Turning the Page: A Year's End, A New Beginning
- avsterling98
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
The end of the year always feels a little surreal. We go from the rush of Thanksgiving to the quiet stretch before winter truly settles in. A space where everything slows down just enough for us to hear ourselves think again.

This year's pause has me reflecting. Between writing deadlines, life’s unexpected turns, and the emotional mountains I didn’t expect to climb, I found myself doing something I rarely make time for: taking a breath.
Letting myself feel proud. Letting myself look ahead without apologizing for wanting more.
Because even when life feels chaotic, stories have a way of anchoring us.
They remind us where we’ve been.
They point us toward where we’re going.
And if we’re lucky, they heal pieces of us along the way.
As the year winds down, I’m stepping into a new season. Not just in my writing, but in how I share my world with readers. This blog is part of that. A small place carved out for connection, behind-the-scenes glimpses, messy honesty, and the magic that happens when a story finds the person who needs it.

I don’t know where the next chapters will take me yet, but I’m excited to bring you along as I build them.
Whether you’re here because you love historical romance, paranormal romance, or you just enjoy wandering into new worlds, thank you for being here. Truly.
Here’s to turning the page with intention.
Here’s to starting fresh, even when we’ve been carrying heavy things.
And here’s to the stories waiting for us on the other side of this season.
To new adventures.
And stay inspired.


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