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Heading back to my ROOTS!
Pre-orders for Uprooted Are Live Thursday—and I'm Heading Back to the Bush next week!
This Thursday marks an exciting milestone: pre-orders for my debut novel, Uprooted, officially go live! I can hardly believe this day is finally here.
When I first began writing Uprooted, I had the idea of returning to tree planting after fifteen years away, mostly to take photos (I'm a photographer by trade) and remind myself of the gritty, rewarding experience. Initially, I figured I'd be heading back for just two weeks—a quick trip, nothing major.
But life had other plans.
I posted that casual Instagram reel about returning to tree planting at 41, and before I knew it, the video went viral, hitting over 1.7 million views on social media. Suddenly, two weeks became a full commitment, and now I'm officially one week away from heading up to Slave Lake, Alberta, to plant trees once again.
It's surreal, exciting, and a little terrifying. This adventure is not just about revisiting my past, but fully immersing myself in the world that inspired Soleil and Gabe’s story in Uprooted. With each tree I plant, I'm reconnecting with the roots of my story, testing my limits, and hopefully bringing authenticity and depth to my readers.
Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and support. Pre-orders open this Thursday—don't forget to snag your copy and join me on this wild journey!
Wish me luck, and follow along for updates from the bush!
This Thursday marks an exciting milestone: pre-orders for my debut novel, Uprooted, officially go live! I can hardly believe this day is finally here.
When I first began writing Uprooted, I had the idea of returning to tree planting after fifteen years away, mostly to take photos (I'm a photographer by trade) and remind myself of the gritty, rewarding experience. Initially, I figured I'd be heading back for just two weeks—a quick trip, nothing major.
But life had other plans.
I posted that casual Instagram reel about returning to tree planting at 41, and before I knew it, the video went viral, hitting over 1.7 million views on social media. Suddenly, two weeks became a full commitment, and now I'm officially one week away from heading up to Slave Lake, Alberta, to plant trees once again.
It's surreal, exciting, and a little terrifying. This adventure is not just about revisiting my past, but fully immersing myself in the world that inspired Soleil and Gabe’s story in Uprooted. With each tree I plant, I'm reconnecting with the roots of my story, testing my limits, and hopefully bringing authenticity and depth to my readers.
Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and support. Pre-orders open this Thursday—don't forget to snag your copy and join me on this wild journey!
Wish me luck, and follow along for updates from the bush!
