Divorce is wild, we can agree on that, right? It's emotionally wild, at least. Everything we've ever known for the last X amount of years, for me 15, is gone overnight. Whether it was a mutual decision, your decision or the spouse's, your life changes immediately after hearing the single word; divorce. 

Six months ago, I told my husband that I wanted a divorce and since then I've gotten a new job as a house cleaner. There's a long list of reasons why I chose this type of job, mainly to do with the kids' schedules. But it means late nights, rushed mornings, finding child care during the summer when the ex wasn't available, new schedules. On top of the single parenting, special needs children and a new job, I am still trying to be an active author. 

Thankfully, school is back in session and I am able to work more hours so financially, I'm okay. For now. But mentally, I feel like I'm lacking as a person if I'm not able to write and tell my stories. It's a hard thing to balance. Reestablishing an identity is hard after over fourteen years of being just being a mom and keeping everyone alive, healthy and thriving. 

I no longer have to keep the peace in the house with someone who seems to always be sabotaging life, even if done unintentionally. I no longer have to walk on egg shells around another adult in my own home. Except around my kids that is, when they're overstimulated. 

Carving out time for me is even harder when the co-parent only wants to see the kids when I need someone to watch them for work. No real respite time. Always on duty. Even when they are with the children, I'm on call for emergencies like "you're all out of shredded cheese" or me worrying that someone didn't get their medication on time. It's a slippery slope that always seems to be really fucking muddy. But I somehow was able to complete and publish a whole book this year. I am on my way to finishing another for the new series I've been planning since before the end of The Hunt and I am so freaking excited for it. 

So, if you've read this far, thanks for hearing my updated sob story. And if you're new here, welcome to the pity party hosted by moi, Alainna MacPherson, expert in masking the trauma, anxiety and auto-immune diseases who writes to escape it. HEA's are my jam. Even if that's likely not going to happen for me. A girl can dream. 

The time has come! If you signed up to be an ARC reader for Piercing the Horizon, check your email, junk too, for your link to download your copy on BookFunnel. #arcreaders #cruelprincevibes #iceplannetbarbariansseries 

The time has come! If you signed up to be an ARC reader, this post is for you. Those who requested the first two books to read for free, you should have already received an email with a link to download both books. If you haven't received them, and you KNOW you signed up, please check your spam/junk folder and then message me if you still can't locate them. Book 3 will be sent out in a few days. We're putting the finishing touches on formating and book covers. Book 1 and 2 will have a rapid release prior to book 3, as well for their new covers. 

Thank you to all of your reviewers for taking the time to write your thoughts and feelings about the books that you read. It really helps us indie-authors. 

Here's a sneak peek at the new cover of Book 1, Beneath the Surface. 

What am I working on now, you ask? Book 1 in my first-ever dark academia called Nerium Academy. 

I'm about 1/2 in now, and I love it so much! 

​FMC is 18-year-old Gracelynn, who finally makes it to the cloaked school for Others, fulfilling her grandmother's dying wish. Only, she doesn't have an acceptance letter or tuition money, and the guy who finds her seems to have staked some sort of claim on her. As well as his two friends.  Things were already weird before she arrived, but suddenly they've gotten a little more so since. And now Penn, Jagger, and Massey have to figure out what the hell is going on while trying to solve the mystery that is the newest student.  

If you enjoyed Zodiac Academy by The Twisted Sisters and Elemental Fae Academy by JR Thorn, I think you'll love this one. Stay tuned for some sneak peeks. :)

I have officially sent the manuscript of Piercing the Horizon to my editor! We're on the countdown for ARC sign-ups!

If you haven't signed up and would still like to, there's still some time. For those who haven't read the first two books, they are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you don't have KU, email me. and I can get you a private download. 

That I should remember that there were also Irish Slaves." I replied to her with a single sentence that said "Thank you for reading, but I'll keep the mention as you might be the target market needing it's reminder." 

I didn't have the energy or drive to finish the last book for a few years, as you can already tell, but I did during the time of ICE harming and killing US Citizens, Black and White. A president ignoring the constitution and violating human rights on the daily.

I really hope I did the story justice and satisfied the readers, though. As much as this is a dystopian, sci-fi and fantasy series, it coincidently aligns with the crap that we're facing now, and that is intimidating. 

And so, I end this post by saying, thank you for reading and supporting me. Sharing posts, leaving reviews, and word of mouth goes a long way to help me as a writer. ♥  ♥  ♥ ​

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