I mentioned in my last blog post that I'd been selected by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers as a finalist for the Independent Writer of the Year award. Well, on Saturday, July 15th, I learned I won the title.

Wow!

I've been thinking about how to put into sincere and honest words how honored and humbled and amazed I feel about this award, but I've come to the conclusion that I can't do it.

Yeah, I know I'm supposed to use exclamation points sparingly. But this is a post that screams for them -- at least as far as my brain is concerned. So please prepare yourselves, dear readers, because I've received a lot of AMAZING news in the past few weeks.

I am THRILLED to share the news that THE RAMPART GUARDS was named to Best Books of 2016 by Kirkus Reviews. Wowie!!!

Visit Kirkus Reviews to see the full list, or click here to see a subset that includes THE RAMPART GUARDS.

Yes, 2016 has been a challenging year in many ways. But as it relates to the launch of my debut novel, this year has been amazing, and I am extremely thankful for every single moment.