Well, here we are. Yesterday, I showed you the cover and title of my new book — AWAKE: A Memoir — and then promptly spiraled into a full-blown vulnerability hangover. I mean, I laid in bed with the lights off while my girlfriends talked me off the ledge. Why? Because this book is…a lot. It’s punchy, honest, and full of truths I can’t believe I admitted to you.
But your response yesterday reminded me: We’re in this together. So, let me tell you more about AWAKE, what it means, and why I’m simultaneously terrified and thrilled to put this in your hands.
A Midlife Memoir About Change, Loss, and Reinvention
AWAKE is, at its core, a coming-of-middle-age story. Sure, it dives into the breakdown of my marriage and the messy, beautiful rebuilding process. But it also unpacks the faith systems that crumbled like a house of cards and the rigid, exhausting roles so many of us were taught to perform.
This memoir explores:
- The big, inevitable changes of midlife — our bodies, relationships, and beliefs
- The impact of systems that are designed to keep us disoriented and off-kilter and subservient
- The hope that comes when we finally break free and say: Wait, what if there’s another way?
It’s not a how-to guide or a list of answers. I’m not handing you a prescription for reinvention here. Instead, it’s a collection of tiny, real-time vignettes — from my childhood memories to moments as a pastor’s wife and spiritual leader — woven together to make sense of the life I once thought was unshakable…until it wasn’t.
Why This Book Is Different From Anything I’ve Written Before
If you’ve read my past books, you know my usual style: Work through something, figure out my conclusions, and then write from a place of “here’s what I learned and what might help you.” This time? Nope. Not even close.
AWAKE doesn’t come from a place of authority. It’s more like, “Hey, here’s what happened, and here’s what I thought about it in real time.” No tidy chapters or neatly packaged lessons — just raw, honest moments that shaped me into who I am today.
So if you’re here, in the middle of life, rethinking the playlist — faith, gender, roles, body, relationships — you’ll find a companion in these pages. Because, I get it. I’ve been there.
The Cover I Want to Sleep With (No, Really)
Okay, quick moment to gush: Have you seen the cover? I am OBSESSED. I want to tuck it into bed with me and tell it bedtime stories. It’s gorgeous.
It feels like a perfect visual representation of what this book holds: boldness, vulnerability, and a whole lot of awakening.
Pre-Orders Mean Special Bonuses for You
Now, here’s the fun part: When you pre-order AWAKE, you get bonuses. We’re rolling out an exclusive pre-order package right now, and that’s just the beginning. If you’re on the pre-order list, you’ll get access to extra content, behind-the-scenes peeks, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.
Why do pre-orders matter? Because in today’s digital world, they help keep books visible and alive. Plus, they give us a chance to gather together early and start these conversations before the book officially drops in September.
Join me on this wild ride of awakening, reinvention, and the occasional vulnerability hangover, click here to pre-order. I can’t wait for you to read this.
Okay, that’s it for now. I slept 10 hours last night after yesterday’s emotional rollercoaster, and I’m still pulling through the hangover. But your love and support reminded me that we’re all waking up together — and it’s going to be a beautiful year.
Love you.
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