As I face the likelihood of my mother’s last Christmas and the chaos of unexpected challenges, I’m learning to hold onto light, memory, and presence in a season of shadows.

A heartfelt letter to my mother—who can no longer understand my words—about the stories she gave me, the love she nurtured in me, and the legacy she left in every book I publish. A gentle reflection on grief, gratitude, and the quiet ways our mothers live on in us.

Discover the latest news from Bluebonnet Books, including the upcoming release of J.D. Marcella’s The Fallen Queen, the launch of M.D. Petti’s poetry collection The Social Sonnets, and the exciting announcement of FABLE Book Con debuting in 2026. Explore how our authors, events, and growing community are shaping the future of indie publishing.

I got paid today — more than I ever imagined when I started Bluebonnet Books. I should be celebrating, but instead, I’m fighting the voice in my head that keeps saying someone else could do it better. This is what imposter syndrome looks like in the middle of your dreams coming true — messy, real, and still worth showing up for.

Bluebonnet Books was once my ‘lottery dream.’ I grew up in poverty in Texas, caring for my mother through stage 4 breast cancer and surviving a house where the gas was shut off one winter and never came back on. Back then, starting a publishing company felt like something only millions could buy. But faith, grit, and family taught me otherwise. What I once thought required a lottery ticket, I built with love, resilience, and resolve.

A bittersweet reflection on success, grief, and legacy—celebrating the early victories of Bluebonnet Books while honoring my mama, whose dream of publishing lives on through every story we share.

Bluebonnet Books started with my mom’s poetry, grew through Kiera’s raw and healing words, and expanded into Alexandria’s sweeping romantasy. Along the way, I’ve not only published books—I’ve built friendships. As I look to 2026, I can’t wait to welcome the next voice into this growing family.

Tired of rejection letters? Traditional publishing can feel like an endless waiting game, leaving talented writers stuck in limbo. That’s why I chose hybrid publishing—to give authors a path to publication without gatekeepers, delays, or lost creative control. In this post, I share my journey, the frustrations of the traditional model, and why Bluebonnet Books is committed to helping authors bring their stories to life. If you're ready to skip the slush pile and take charge of your publishing journey, this is for you!

I fell in love with the publishing process—the editing, the storytelling, the way words could be shaped into something lasting. But it took returning to marketing to truly see where I belonged. I had the skills, the knowledge, the passion—I had just been applying them in the wrong industry. Now, I’m bringing it all together.

Emily Dickinson often used striking imagery in her poems. In "Hope is the thing with feathers," she transforms an abstract concept (hope) into a tangible, living thing—a bird that "perches in the soul."