NEW GENESIS Update, SNODGRASS News & Censorship Concerns!

NEW GENESIS: Coming Soon! 2025

Get ready to dive into a world reshaped by war! NEW GENESIS, my upcoming futuristic thriller, is on track for a mid-December release. I’m deep in development editing, but the excitement is building with every page.

This novel explores the devastating aftereffects of global wars rooted in gender ideologies. Expect four interconnected plots that will keep you guessing:

  • The Gendered Battlegrounds: Witness a world fractured by conflicts fueled by dozens of confused gender ideals. HLGBTQRSE
  • The Feminist Resistance: Follow rebels fighting for equality and a new world order.
  • The Patriarchal Strongholds: Explore the remains of societies dominated by traditional masculine values.
  • The Search for Unity: Discover a quest to rebuild and unite a fractured world.
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Industry News

Exciting News for SNODGRASS!

American Writers Awards: The ceremony will take place on November 24th. I’m honored to be among the nominees.

Kindle Book Awards: The winners will be revealed on November 1st. Keep your fingers crossed for SNODGRASS!

SNODGRASS is now also available in audiobook format on Apple Books and Barnes & Noble!

Get Your Copy Now!

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Censorship Concerns

Some of the most targeted books by Republicans in the U.S. are being challenged due to their content on race, LGBTQ+ issues, and explicit themes. Among the most frequently banned titles are:

  • “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe – This book has been at the forefront of censorship efforts, with critics citing its LGBTQIA+ content and claims of sexually explicit material as reasons for its removal.
  • “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson – A memoir exploring Black queer identity, often targeted for its LGBTQIA+ content and described as explicit by challengers.
  • “This Book Is Gay” by Juno Dawson – A guide to sex education and LGBTQIA+ experiences, frequently banned for its inclusion of sex education topics deemed inappropriate by conservative groups.

These bans are part of a larger push to remove books with themes of race, sexuality, and gender identity from schools and libraries across the U.S., as seen in many districts.

The First Amendment protects our right to free speech and expression, and censorship limits access to information and stifles critical thinking. Let’s fight back against censorship and support libraries and schools in promoting diverse voices!

Learn more about the First Amendment and censorship via the American Library Association: https://www.ala.org/

Preorder NEW GENESIS Now!

Secure your copy of NEW GENESIS before it’s released! Preordering comes with exclusive benefits:

  1. Early Access: Get your hands on the first three chapters before the official release.
  2. Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Preorders will receive a special newsletter with deleted scenes and insights into the writing process.
  3. Exclusive Digital Artwork: Receive a limited-edition digital poster featuring key moments from the novel, designed just for early buyers.

Preorder Today to ensure you’re first in line to experience this gripping new story!
NEW GENESIS

Stay tuned for more updates on NEW GENESIS! Character reveals sneak peeks and exclusive content are coming soon.