With its upcoming book release, I thought it fitting to talk about this book of mine. I have been asked a few times now if it will be a series. At first, I only had the intention of creating it as a standalone, but interest has grown for it, and I’ve found myself pondering the idea of moving forward with it as a series. In making this choice, I know I may prolong dealing with some difficult people, but I also don’t give up on things so easily.
I wanted to talk about a few things and different feelings I’ve had while creating this book. None of this is meant to 
offend or upset anyone. I’m simply sharing what I believe and how I’ve felt during the past year while writing this. It’s true what they say. “Writer’s write what they know.” It’s true for the most part, but I write fiction. NOT everything I write will be something that I’ve had first-hand experience with, but ALL of it will be written because it needs to be said or I feel it has been put in my hands for a reason.
I wrote a post on my author Facebook page a few months ago, and I’m going to share it here as well.
“It has taken me a while to decide if I should post this or not but I feel like it needs to be said. I have lost followers since posting about my upcoming book Beyond Judgement. If you think I have not noticed, I have. But if you aren’t willing to support me because of something like this then I guess I don’t need your support. I know there are some who do not agree with the idea of same sex couples or books about them. I know there are some who also disagree with tv shows/movies broadcasting such love. I understand we will not see eye to eye in all things. We are human and we all have our own opinions. 
However, I’m growing tired of constantly defending my writing and my choice to write about the love of a same sex couple. I’m not trying to throw this down anyone’s throat or force it into the hands of people who do not wish to read it. I’m simply trying to show support to the LGBTQ+ community. In doing so, I have opened up a tidal wave of circulating questions about myself. Let me just stop them here. My private life is mine and those in it know where my heart and love reside. I am a wife to an amazing man and a mother to two wonderful boys. I am 1st and foremost theirs! That is all you ever need to know!
If you know me well enough, you should know that I’m a hopeless romantic in all things. Life, books, music, movies, shows. It doesn’t matter to me who the main characters are or their sexuality. The only thing I see is love and there isn’t anything wrong with that. At least in my eyes.
When I decided to write this book, I don’t think I fully understood what I was taking on. In some ways, I’ve been shown what it is like for the LGBTQ+ community. The whispers, the comments, the anger, the fear, the hurt, the sadness. If you think for one minute that I’m going to step aside and not stand up for something I feel passionate about, you’re wrong. I was raised to stand up for what I believe in and I BELIEVE IN LOVE! I BELIEVE IN HAPPINESS!
I have a reason for writing the stories that I do. Being a writer and author, I know things will get said about me regardless because I’m putting myself out into the public eye. I knew that when I started writing. I write because I love and enjoy it! Be the one to make a difference!”
This book has my beating heart. I love it in its entirety.
I cover many topics within it and coming out and accepting yourself is one of them. I have one character who struggles to come out as gay, while the other is confident in her bisexuality, but struggles to accept herself entirely.
Let’s just take a direct quote from the book here….
“The good, the bad, the grey.” — Allie
I stand firmly with the LGBTQ+ community. I will not sway how I feel about it or them. All they want is to love who they want and be the individual they are meant to be. There’s nothing wrong with either of those. You don’t have to accept it or even like it, but as decent humans we should all respect each other!!
I’ve said it once and I will say it again. If I help just one person in any way to feel less alone in this world. To help them feel loved or understood, then I’ve done my job. Do I want to make money writing stories? Of course I do! But, to hear from the heart of others is more valuable to me than any kind of money could be. I cherish the simple things.
To answer your question. Will Beyond Judgement be a series?
YES!
Beyond Judgement is Book 1 in the series.
For those wondering about the Unbreakable series.
I do have the third book written and plan to also have it published within the year!
If you’re still reading this, then you must be one of the chosen. Thank you for your love and support. I truly value you!