Today, Old Town Symphony releases into the world — my 12th novel.
Normally, release day would be a time of excitement and celebration. But this hasn’t been a normal week. Seeing someone assassinated for beliefs that I share has left me wrestling with what it means to live out faith with boldness, clarity, and peace.
Because I, too, stand for faith, traditional marriage, and personal responsibility. These convictions are woven into who I am and the stories I tell. If you’ve been reading my books, you’ve probably already sensed this, but perhaps it’s time I said it plainly.
Again and again, I’ve come back to these words:
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Col. 3:17)
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Col. 3:23)
For me, that means writing stories that…
✨ Speak truth when the world offers confusion
✨ Bring light when shadows feel overwhelming
✨ Offer hope to hearts that are weary
✨ Remind us that love conquers fear
✨ Point toward redemption, always
That’s why Old Town Symphony feels different releasing today. It’s not just another book, but another opportunity to be faithful in what God has called me to do — to use the gift He’s given me with renewed purpose and clarity.
If you’d like to read Old Town Symphony, you can find it here. I poured my heart into this story, and I hope it brings you the same comfort that writing it brought me: a reminder that even in our darkest moments, redemption is always possible.