Release Day!!

Well, you guys, it's December 17, 2016.

AND I CAN'T BELIEVE IT.

I can't believe that my little book -- this manuscript I've been pouring over for the past few years -- is finally being released into the world today. I've poured my heart into this book. I've spent countless hours with these characters, writing page after page, tagging along on their adventure.

And now the world can tag along.

This may sound cheesy and cliché, but this is an emotional day for me. I can't help it. I've wanted this for so long. I've prayed and waited and asked the Lord for guidance.

And He's led me to this day. This moment.

I'll always remember December 17, 2016 as the day my debut novel was released. The day I became a PUBLISHED AUTHOR.

Holy cow... Just typing that makes me stop and reflect. I've wanted to be published since I was 14 years old, and now it's really happening. Today that dream has come true.

I'm PUBLISHED.


Again, I want to thank each and every one of you who have congratulated me on the publication of Doll House. Thank you to those who have championed my writing and supported my dreams. Today is the day we've been waiting for!!

If you'd like to go on this adventure and see what I've been working on for the past four years, I invite you to check out Doll House. I invite you to meet Emma Winters, a young girl whose story has become so special to me.

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I hope you enjoy!
-Sam

What a Ride

"Boring" is not a word I would use to describe these past few weeks.

They've been anything BUT boring.

Since I made the announcement last month that I'd be publishing my first book, I have been flooded with warm wishes, messages, encouragement, and the support of so many people around me. People whom I haven't spoken to in years have reached out and told me how excited they are.

It's been a ride, that's for sure. Ups and downs. Highs and lows. Twists and turns. There have been happy tears, overwhelming fears, anxiety, restlessness, unspeakable joy...and a couple heart-to-hearts with Jesus.

This writing and publishing business is a funny thing. You put yourself out there, invite people to meet characters you've secretly known for years, and wait to see how they'll respond. And I must say, the response has been great.

People literally from the other side of the world have congratulated me and shown so much excitement for this project. The crazy thing is...a month ago they had no clue about Emma or my writing! And then BOOM. The ride started, and all I've been able to do is sit back and take it in.

Sit back and let God lead.

So, I just want to say thank you. Thank you to all who have congratulated me and reached out to me these past few weeks. Your messages have meant so much. I'm overwhelmed by your responses and excitement, and I'm so thankful for the support that you all have shown me and DOLL HOUSE.

Not only are you my friends, but I am blessed to call you my "readers" as well. And for that, I am truly thankful.


-Sam