Changes are coming to Seasons of Life.... Short story Hint ;)

 

                       

Finding Forever at Seasons of Life

The Johnson family arrived under a sky brushed with soft morning light. Wind chimes swayed gently above the gate that read:
“Seasons of Life — Where Hearts Heal and All Creatures Find Home.”

They hadn’t come for a vacation; they’d come searching for something missing. After months of feeling the quiet in their home where laughter used to echo, they’d heard about a place where people and rescue dogs could find peace—and maybe, each other.

The moment they stepped onto the cobblestone path of Doggy Town, the air felt different. It smelled like sunlight and cedar shavings, and the sounds of gentle music and wagging tails filled the air. Small cottages lined the walkway, each home to a rescue dog waiting for a family.

At the Pup Café, the children sipped strawberry-lavender lemonade while volunteers introduced them to friendly faces—Buddy, the golden retriever; Luna, the shy border collie; and finally, Milo, a small black-and-white terrier with a crooked tail and curious eyes.

Milo didn’t bark or jump. He simply walked over, sat down beside the youngest boy, and rested his paw on the child’s shoe.
The connection was instant—quiet, sure, and pure.

“Why don’t you stay the night?” said Ellie, the caretaker. “We offer Adopt & Stay Cabins so families can spend time with their match before deciding.”

That evening, the Johnsons explored the Seasons of Life Exhibit, a walk-through experience of the stages of life—Birth, Growth, Love, and Wisdom. They ended the day at Matt’s Retro Vault, where they played old arcade games and laughed harder than they had in months.

Later, they watched a movie under the stars, Milo curled at their feet, his eyes flicking from the screen to their faces as if memorizing them.

When morning came, the sun poured golden light through the cabin window. The family found their son sitting outside on the porch, Milo in his lap, both looking out over the gardens.

“I think he’s already ours,” the boy whispered.

Ellie met them at checkout with papers and a wooden tag engraved with Seasons of Life Family.

“Every soul that heals here,” she said, “becomes part of the circle.”

As they drove away, Milo’s ears flapped in the wind, the resort fading behind them in the distance. The Johnsons didn’t just adopt a dog that weekend—they found a missing piece of themselves.

And Seasons of Life stood waiting, ready for the next heart to come home.

WAKE UP!!

 Wake Up: Reclaiming Health, Land, and Freedom in a Manufactured World

    Are you tired of feeling like the system is working against you? You’re not alone. More and more people are waking up to the reality that much of our healthcare, food, and economic systems are designed to keep us dependent—sick, stressed, and broke. This post explores how the system maintains control, and how you can reclaim your health, land, and freedom.

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1. The Sick Care Industry: 🤕🤒

Modern medicine often prioritizes treating symptoms rather than healing the root cause. Pharmaceuticals are prescribed for everything, but they frequently come with side effects that require even more medication. True healing—through food, rest, movement, and emotional work—is rarely encouraged.

2. Poison in Our Food Supply: 🤢☣️

Conventional farming relies on chemical pesticides and herbicides like glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer and hormone disruption. Organic foods are often priced out of reach, while processed junk is cheap and accessible. This is no accident—it's systemic.

3. Chemical Exposure Everywhere: ☣️🚫👎

From fluoride in toothpaste to aluminum in deodorants, we are constantly exposed to chemicals that disrupt our bodies. Many of these are banned in Europe but still legal in the U.S.

4. Environmental and Psychological Control: 🤯

Fear-based news, environmental pollution, and debt culture all keep us distracted and disempowered. We're taught to consume rather than create. To obey rather than question.

❓️❓️❓️❓️So What Can You Do?❓️❓️❓️

You can reclaim your power by stepping outside the system. 

🥦🍎Grow your own food 🫛🌽

Learn natural healing 🍯

Educate your children about emotional resilience 😁🫂💪

Create your own economy through digital or physical goods 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🐖🐄🥕🌽💒📜📚

 ⚖️ Take small steps that lead to a big impact ⚖️

The Beginning of Something Rooted: A New Chapter in My Life—And Maybe Yours Too

I have something vulnerable and powerful to share: my newest book, Rooted: Finding Real Love in a Fake World, is officially complete and waiting to be released.

This book has been living in my heart for years. It’s not just pages and chapters—it’s pieces of me. It’s everything I’ve learned about heartbreak, healing, over-explaining, people-pleasing, trauma, red flags, and finally—real love.

In a world where filters, ghosting, and hookup culture are normalized, Rooted is a call back to what’s real. It’s for the ones who have been told they’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” and have wondered if lasting love even exists anymore.

It’s not a dating guide. It’s not another list of dos and don’ts. It’s an invitation.

✨ An invitation to heal.
✨ To reflect.

✨ To reclaim your standards.

✨ To prepare for love that doesn’t require shrinking yourself.

Each chapter includes real talk, reflection prompts, and journal exercises—because this isn’t a book you just read. It’s a journey you take.

💬 If you’ve ever asked:

• “Why do I keep falling for the wrong ones?”

• “Am I broken, or is dating just this hard?”

• “Will I ever feel seen and chosen without pretending?”

Then this book is for you.

The official Amazon link is still on its way—but I couldn’t wait to start this conversation. If any part of this message spoke to you, comment below, share it, or just follow along. When the book officially launches, I’ll be sharing it everywhere.

➡️ Follow for updates, sneak peeks, and healing tools: seasonsoflifecampground.com ➡️ Sign up for my newsletter and be the first to know when Rooted goes live.

Let’s grow something stronger—together. 🌳

#RootedBook #ComingSoon #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #RealLove #DatingWithDepth #SeasonsOfLife #AuthorLife #SLBradleyBooks

The Stories That Heal Us- Why I Started Sharing on Etsy and Youtube.

There was a time in my life when I felt invisible.

    Like I was screaming into the world, but no one heard me. I spent years hiding pieces of myself just to keep the peace. But slowly, through healing, journaling, and lots of growing pains—I began to reclaim those pieces.

And that’s why I started writing stories again.

Not just any stories—stories that feel like medicine for the soul. Stories that remind people they're not broken. That beauty still blooms after the storm. That you can lose everything you thought you needed and still become someone stronger, softer, and more whole.

My Etsy shop was born from that healing. I wanted a place where someone could stumble upon a digital download and feel like the universe left them a love note.

                                    My Newest Short Story

I just added a new piece called "The Girl Who Grew Through Winter".
It’s about heartbreak, quiet growth, and the moment you realize you're not just surviving—you’re blooming.

It’s the kind of story you might read on a quiet morning with tea in hand and tears in your eyes... not from pain, but from finally feeling seen.

“Not everything that stops blooming is dying.”
— The Girl Who Grew Through Winter

 Mental Health Matters—Every Day, Not Just in May

As someone who lives with anxiety and has walked through dark seasons, I know how lonely it can feel. That’s why every word I write is rooted in empathy. You're not alone. You’re never too far gone. And your softness is not your weakness—it’s your gift.

Come Walk With Me

I’d love for you to explore my growing collection of heart-healing short stories. Each one is written with intention, warmth, and truth. 

👉 Visit my Etsy shop here: Seasons of Life Creations

You are not behind. You are not broken.

You are growing—even when it’s quiet. 

🍄 Behind the Scenes: Writing a Thriller That Keeps Readers on Edge

Hello, my beloved friends, 

I’m currently working on a new book—one that takes a fresh twist on the thriller genre. The Echoes of Tomorrow is a story filled with high stakes, psychological tension, and a dark mystery waiting to unfold. This novel is different from my previous works, diving deep into themes of corruption, revenge, and the thin line between justice and madness.

There’s something electrifying about writing a thriller—the tension, the mystery, the slow unraveling of secrets. Unlike other genres, thrillers demand a constant push-and-pull between giving readers just enough information to keep them hooked while holding back enough to maintain suspense.

As I dive into my latest project, The Echoes of Tomorrow, I’ve been reflecting on what it takes to craft a truly compelling thriller. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my process and the key elements I focus on while bringing this story to life.

1. The Power of the Hook

A great thriller starts with an unforgettable hook. For The Echoes of Tomorrow, the story revolves around a young man, Alexander, who experiences disturbing premonitions about a disaster at his school. As he races to uncover the truth, he finds himself entangled in a deeper conspiracy—one that threatens not just the school, but the entire town.

Every thriller needs a ticking clock—a sense of urgency that keeps the stakes high. Whether it’s a time-sensitive mystery, an unraveling crime, or a looming disaster, the story must keep moving forward, making readers feel like they’re racing against time along with the protagonist.

2. Creating an Unpredictable Antagonist

One of my favorite aspects of writing thrillers is crafting a layered antagonist. The villain in The Echoes of Tomorrow is a brilliant but broken former student who was failed by the system. He sees himself as a victim, yet his methods are extreme and destructive.

A great thriller villain isn’t just “evil.” They have motivation, pain, and logic behind their actions—even if it’s twisted logic. Their presence should send shivers down the reader’s spine, making them question how far someone can go when they feel they have nothing left to lose.

3. Playing with Suspense and Unreliable Narratives

I love to use dream sequences and visions as a storytelling device, blurring the line between reality and premonition. It’s something I’ve incorporated into The Echoes of Tomorrow to create an unsettling, almost surreal atmosphere.

Suspense thrives when readers aren’t sure who (or what) to believe. Dropping false clues, creating misleading characters, and planting red herrings all help maintain that delicious sense of paranoia.

4. The Dark Yet Hopeful Ending

Thrillers don’t always have to end in doom and gloom. While my story will have dark themes, the ending will leave readers on edge yet hopeful—suggesting that, even in the face of destruction, there’s still a chance for redemption and survival.

Writing a thriller is like setting a trap and waiting to see how the reader reacts. Every twist, every unsettling moment, and every moral dilemma is designed to keep them guessing until the final page.

What do you love most about thrillers? Is it the mystery, the twists, or the psychological tension? Let’s talk in the comments!

A Journey Through Stories and Seasons: Inspiration behind the ideas

 

Every story begins with a spark. For me, that spark was deeply personal—The Dawning was born from my real relationship with my mother, a bond marked by confusion and heartbreak. Writing it became a path toward understanding, healing, and finding hope through pain. It was my first published book, but more importantly, it was my heart on the page. From that raw beginning, my journey as a storyteller continued to grow, leading me to new books, new dreams, and a vision that I long to share with you.

From The Dawning to Mystical Bounty

While The Dawning came from a personal place of loss and discovery, Mystical Bounty takes my storytelling into realms of fantasy and adventure. In this world of werewolves and succubi, I explore power, passion, and the fight for identity. It’s a story of transformation, reflecting my own growth as a writer and a person.

The Adventures of Skylan and Mary-Jean: Stories for the Heart

In contrast to the complexity of fantasy, my children's series, The Adventures of Skylan and Mary-Jean: Alien Virus, celebrates wonder and play. Inspired by my family, these stories capture the joy and imagination of childhood. My dream is to create more books that parents and children can experience together, building memories through Storytime.

Seasons of Life: A Dream Beyond the Pages

Beyond the pages, I dream of bringing stories to life in a new way—through a place called Seasons of Life. This future campground will be a sanctuary for connection, creativity, and reflection. Imagine cabins inspired by alternative living styles, gardens brimming with life, and an outdoor theater for stories under the stars—a space where people can create their own stories together.

How You Can Help Bring the Dream to Life

Every book purchase, every share, and every donation brings me one step closer to turning Seasons of Life into reality. If my stories—born from love, loss, and imagination—have touched your heart, I invite you to support this journey. Together, we can build a space where stories and community come together.

Thank you for being part of my story. The next chapter awaits, and I would be honored for you to help me write it.

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Will you help me bring Seasons of Life to life? Donate today and be part of the dream.
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Why I write, My Journey as an Author

     From a young age, storytelling has been a deep passion of mine. I loved getting lost in a good book, drifting off into another world created by words and imagination. As an only child, I spent countless hours entertaining myself, allowing my creativity to run wild. Although I have siblings, we didn’t grow up together, which left me alone with my thoughts and vivid imagination.

When I was 13 years old, my love for writing blossomed through poetry. I was so passionate that I submitted some of my poems for publication. To this day, I can’t recall exactly where they were published, but I do remember proudly receiving a certificate confirming that my poem had made it into print.

By the time I was 15, I had started writing my very first book, titled Sweet Sixteen Bites, a romance between a human and a vampire. Although that premise has since become quite common, back then, it felt fresh and exciting. I spent hours typing on my dad’s computer, printing out chapter after chapter, and even researching ways to get my book published.

One of my most cherished memories was sharing my manuscript with my English teacher, Mr. Pondexter. He encouraged me and told me how impressed he was with my writing. Ironically, years later, Mr. Pondexter became a published author himself! I never asked him for advice on publishing—life had taken me on a different path.

As the years went on, my writing dream took a back seat to other chapters in my life: marriage, children, and building a home filled with love. But the desire to write never left me. In 2017, when my fourth child turned one, I decided to reignite my passion and return to my writing journey. Three years later, in 2020, I accomplished a lifelong goal and self-published my very first book. I was 30 years old.

As a child, I dreamed of becoming the youngest published author. But dreams evolve. Publishing my first book at 30 brought a different kind of joy. Now, I get to share my writing journey with my children. They are my biggest supporters, listening to my chapters and giving their feedback. When I write children's books, they eagerly share their opinions, making the process a true family affair.

For me, writing is more than a personal journey—it's a shared experience. Each book I publish is a family victory, woven with love, imagination, and memories.

And the best part? This story is still being written.

How i grew, and why time is our friend!

Hello readers,
Yall know I'm a writer. That is what this blog was started on. But I want this blog to be a personal area, where I can teach others and inspire others with my story!

Today I have a lot on my mind. My husband and I are about to embark on the next journey of our life together and I want to take you all on this journey with us! I am not only a writer, but I am a mother, a wife and a lifelong dreamer! I am totally sold on the idea that once you set your mind to your dreams, that you can achieve them, no matter how crazy they are or how far away they seem.

Here is a little back story of my life: I am a product of a split marriage. Which honestly I felt like it didn't effect me a whole lot, seeing as i was a baby when their marriage ended. But, from a psychological standpoint, i know that isn't true. ( Im not an expert in psychology, but I did take 2 years of it to obtain my associates degree :) )

I went through a lot emotionally, and ended up also being physically as well. My mother went on to get married another 5 times, and having  4 more children. When I would go around her, she would treat me as if I was an outcast. Ending up eventually becoming violent and hateful towards me. On top of that, my father worked all the time, so much that I hardly got to spend time with him. My grandma ended up raising me most of the time. My home life was isolated. I spent time in my room, with my door shut, watching tv. While my grandma was in the living room watching her soaps, and my dad in his room watching his t.v. We hardly ever, and I mean EVER did things together.

I'm not telling this story to get sympathy. I'm telling yall my story so that you can see where I come from. There is more.....

When I got into my teen years, lets say around 16-17 that is when I started to rebel. I snuck out of the house, I drank illegally. I dated many guys. I was in constant search of "Mr. Right" but only falling for all the "Mr. Wrongs" When I as 16 I dated a really sweet guy for, I don't know, maybe a few days? Well, he was really into me but I wasn't feeling mutual. So we ended things. I had my heart set on another, but that relationship was complicated. Him and I had a mutual friend and that friend (who WAS my best friend) had a open crush on him and we didn't want to hurt her feelings. So, that was that.

Remember the guy that I dated for a few days that was a really good guy? He ended up getting in a motorcycle accident and lost his life. I was devastated, and blamed myself. I felt that if I just gave him a chance maybe he would of been with me instead of on that bike without a helmet!

I went to his wake and when I was there.. my "Best friend" you know the one made the other relationship complicated? Ya, her. She came up to me at my Ex's wake and told me that it was my fault that he died! As if I didn't feel horrible enough as it was!

That, on top of my mother issues, on top of feeling like I had no one in the world that was in my corner... caused me to become suicidal. I remember I would lay in my room and cry, I would cry myself to sleep.

I ended up searching for the love and affection from men (well, boys then lol) to soothe the ache inside my soul. I didn't have Jesus in my life. Matter in fact, I was an atheist. I believed more in revolution.

I met a guy... he gave just the right amount of attention, while also having an issue that the helping soul inside me thought I could fix. He had a drug addiction. This is my oldest daughters father.

LONG story short... I tried helping him, SO much.. but instead of me pulling him out of the hole, he was pulling me in. I had to cut ties, even though that was the hardest and longest drawn out process ive ever had to go through. I loved him.. he loved drugs. He wanted a baby, I gave him one. It wasn't enough. Through the whole process,... I started to feel god!

A relationship between me and my childhood sweetheart began to bloom. He was the boy next door. Always a crush of mine.. I remember being 12 years old, shooting him with a BBgun because he crossed over in my yard: and this voice came in my head telling me I was going to marry him one day. I laughed at it at the time, and kind of cringed. lol

He is a wonderful man. Ive been with him for 12 years now. I put him through SO much. Like I stated above, it took a long time for me to get over my daughters dad. He stuck by me through all of the years, all of the lies, secrets and deception. I kept telling myself I didn't love him, because I wanted to be with my Childs father.. we split up during that time, and when I seen him start to date again.. I about lost my mind, so.. I was so obviously lying to myself.

Basically where I am getting at with all of this.... is this:

When I was in High school I had plans: I wanted to be a writer, a famous writer! I wanted to go to college. Instead I met a guy who talked me into having a baby and dropping out of high school.

I chose the wrong path.. but the wrong path doesn't  mean that its the end of your journey and dreams!

2008- I had a blood clot in my LUNG, god gave me another chance!
2010- I had a miscarriage.
2011- I had a healthy baby boy!
2012- another healthy baby boy!

During this time.. times were hard. We were living in an apartment that we now had outgrown. Neither of us had a job, we were living under the assistance of the government completely. I felt stuck. I felt helpless.. I felt ridiculous! I should of been this... I should of been that.... could of done this... blah blah.. I had all of those feelings! My husband (boyfriend at the time) wouldn't work .. he was super shy! I say was now.. because he has since grown tremendously!

2013- We moved into a small town house. Very small.. but it would do! I got a part time job as a dietary aid. (didn't enjoy it at all.. but it was money!) I shortly after applied for a custodian job and got hired! Which was awesome because it was right down the road! I also got my GED this year!
I knew I wanted to go to college, I didn't know what for or why.. I just knew I did! I would write on occasion, poems and short stories.. but nothing more than that. I was buys with kids and my job!

2014- I started college! I got baptized! I got married! This was a very full year!! I was also building my credit and paying off bills that I had accumulated over the years.

2015- Bought our first house with a mortgage! I found another job that was now closer to our new home. Decided I didn't want to work anymore.. told husband to find a job (LOL) he was doing the stay at home dad life, with the occasional working for a local business on a Friday here and there.

2016- I became a stay at home mom and gave birth to a healthy baby girl! Life was good and starting to turn around! We had 1/2 acre home for our children to run free (in the fence) on! It felt amazing!

2017- received my associates degree in psychology! still couldn't decide what I wanted to "Do" with my life.. or my education. I had all kinds of ideas.. I even had a part time job for a little bit, but I didn't want to work outside of the home anymore. I missed my babies. Not to mention, daycare for 4 children isn't cheap! I started really researching gardening, sustainable living, different home building options, ect… all kinds of different things. I never was a "normal" person.. lol. I haven't ever wanted to be like everyone else. So when I started learning about alternative ways to live.. I thought that was amazing! I began writing mystical bounty.. but then shortly after.. put it on hold.

2018- I was still very heavy into my research of fresh, clean living. Learning about our broken food system, as well as environmental situations that are being impacted by us humans. I wanted to live a more simple life. I wanted to have a way of sustaining my family in the case of anything happening. first thing I thought of was this huge mortgage that we had just taken on. Which in all honesty.. it wasn't huge. It was only $78,000.. but to me that was a LOT of money! The more I read and learned.. I wanted to be free of all huge amounts hanging over our heads. Security... you cant have security if you don't own it. So I set out to find ways to pay it off faster. At the end of the year, I got a job at a mental health center. Working Midnights. while my husband worked days. We hardly ever seen each other.

2019- The job only lasted about 5 months. Oct 2018- Feb 2019. My health took a turn for the worse and my womanly hormones' were actually attacking my body because my immune system was failing. Lack of sleep and adequate nutrition was taking me over. I would only get maybe 4 hours of sleep a day.. I was eating fast food most of the time, or gas station food. I wasn't coping very well at all. But, in the process we were making good money and I managed to buy a lot of awesome books to teach me a lot of skills I hoped to learn! I had to weigh the pros and cons tho, I wasn't getting enough time with my kids (and that's the reason I got a midnight job, was so I could be there) But your not there when you are a zombie! So, I quit. My health dramatically changed over the months and was back on track and I was feeling great again! Back on my path of researching.... I sat down and talked with my husband (whom I hadn't had a lot of time with before due to the job) and we decided to sell our house, and get property in Missouri! We bought a camper and planned on staying in that until we got the means to getting us a house built. Now, this could of been an amazing journey! But.... idk.. it didn't pan out that way. Sometimes life takes you a different direction.
So, MAY came around and our house was SOLD!!!! So.. we went looking for a house that was away from where we were, but still close to my husbands work. we got $30,000 cash from our house after the pay off.. and we found only ONE house that was available within our budget (god?) I have a saying that I say when I feel god is responsible for what happens in our lives now, ("I'm pretty sure that was a god thing!") Maybe I say it.. and am awkward about it still? Idk.. I know that my faith has grown tremendously since we have arrived here, so I know we are on the right path. This house was rough when we first moved in.. I actually have a youtube channel called blossom valley ranch and you can check out what I am talking about. I'm also on facebook under Bradley homestead. This house wasn't livable when we got here. We had $10,000 left over to put into it, to make it livable. We got the electric turned on, and lived in our camper for a couple weeks until my husband did his magic and fixed all the plumbing and we cleaned it out, did all the tests it needed done for safety. Then we all moved into the ONE room that was ready to go. lol! All 6 of us were sleeping in what is now, the living room. We will forever have that memory! :) The septic wasn't good.. but we had to deal with that for the time being because our repair money was drained. Once we were somewhat settled, I started writing my book again!!

2020- As you all know.. this year started off, going to be OUR YEAR!! I'm sure yall can relate?? Ya.. then this amazingly small nuisance came into our lives called Covid-19. Now honestly.. it hasn't effected us that bad. My husbands job is considered essential, but for safety they let him take off about a month (which set our bills and plans back a bit)
In March, I finished my book and I published it on amazon! That was one of the best, most satisfying feelings I have ever felt in my entire life. Something I felt I would never be able to do.. I DID IT!
And today, I just completed Day 1, of my LAST class EVER!! In another four weeks, I will have my bachelors degree in business management! It has been a LONG 6 years! That is one chapter in my life closing.
*1st book published ✔️
*Graduate ✔️
*own paid off home ✔️

If you would have talked to me back in 2008 and told me that today I would have all of this accomplished in my life.. I wouldn't believe you!

I share my story with you, to show you that anything is possible! Don't ever think that you cant do what you want to do.. or that what your dreaming of is too far out of reach! Because if you have determination and the will to do it, It will get DONE!  You will make it! You can do it!

We can only do what we tell ourselves we can do! If you tell yourself you cant do something.. then you wont do it. You cant have that attitude!

My children are better people because they see that they have a mother who never gives up! Now, that's not saying I'm perfect.. because I'm not! I fail, I have bad days.. I have horrible days.. mood swings, depression still creeps in every now and then..

But its how you handle those situations that matters! If you just crawl into a ball and hide in a corner and let the darkness consume you.. you wont find the light.

But I assure you, once you find the light, the darkness cant touch you! It can try.. it can tempt you.. you have to FIGHT! Let the LIGHT become YOU!!

Jesus has open arms yall, he always an ear away!
All you have to do is take time and pray!

My newest dream, yet has been my lifelong dream.. is owning property.... I know.. I have property.

Not just any property... mountainous acreage property! When I was 15 my dad and I took a trip to Tennessee, and I left a huge chunk of my heart in the mountains! I felt at peace.. and I truly feel that now that I look back on it, god was trying to talk to me then. I feel the most spiritual when I'm in the mountains! And I want to live like that till I'm old and grey!

We don't know exactly what state we are going to grow roots in yet, but we do know that we want to rent out our house here eventually and move to that property and grow all old and stuff together, with our children and our farm animals and huge garden! I sit here and I talk about this now.. and just like in 2008 it seems so far away. But I know now what just a short time can do for someone! Its in gods hands and he knows the desires of my heart!

This was a really long story, and if you stuck around and read it all.. bless your heart and I hope I encouraged and inspired you! With much love, ill see yall next time. -Slbradley

Nice to meet you!

Hi, My name is Shana!

I'm the author of "Mystical Bounty part one" I have been writing this book for the last three years! With everything that has been going on in my life, I will admit that it wasn't a constant process. I took a LOT of breaks! I'm a mother and a wife first, but also a student. I will be receiving my Bachelors degree in Business management from The University of Phoenix online in June! I have been in college for the last six years!

My writing began when I was young. As a young child I used to love playing pretend, like most children. As I got older I found that I enjoyed writing poems and short stories. At the age of fifteen, I wrote my first novel. It was a fantasy fiction novel about vampires. I never did publish that book, and sadly, I lost track of where it is now. I found myself very discouraged by all of the family issues that I had in my life. My life took a rocky turn when I turned eighteen I gave birth to my first baby! My daughters dad wasn't the best influence in our lives and I had to end up cutting ties with him. Moving on to find the love of my life, my current husband! In October of 2008 I took my daughter trick or treating and shortly after that I had to be rushed to the hospital and they found a blood clot in my lung. I ended up spending my twentieth birthday in intensive care. Scary stuff.

After going forward with life dealing with the routine living paycheck to paycheck, we ended up brining in another two babies. My boys. They are fifteen months apart, because.. well do I need to explain that? :) Life was expensive, but life was good! We had money troubles and living arrangement problems, seeing as the apartment we lived in didn't allow more than four residents, so we had to move in with my husbands mother for a while. That was very difficult, seeing as we weren't alone, my husbands older sibling and her family was living there as well. Quickly we found a house to rent and moved out.

On our own again, that is when things started to take shape! I enrolled in college, I had a good full time job, wasn't anything exciting or fun, I was a janitor at the local high school.. but it paid the bills. My husband was staying home with the children till he could find a job. With my children getting older I had to think about school. I never did want to send my children to public school, for my own personal reasons. So, I worked full time, did full time college (on campus) as well as started homeschooling my daughter. I did this for quite a while. It was very stressful, which lead me to getting an ulcer, which made me feel like I was having a heart attack. Some more scary stuff! My anxiety was already high due to my previous blood clot.

The stress overcame me and I folded. I put my daughter in public school, and I started attending an online college. This way I could still get my education, and my daughter could get hers, as well as work my job and control my stress level. Life isn't always easy, but finding ways to make things work for you, and everyone else is the art of life.

My husband and I bought our first home, then decided for him to finally put the grind on finding him a full time job so that I could stay home and bring into this world, our final addition to our family. We had another little girl! Spunky and sweet, and mommy got to spend all the time in the world with her babies now! I also began homeschooling again, but well, we went on and off with this. I began writing again, once I had free time. It felt amazing.

This leads me to where we are now. We sold our first home and now bought another one, that is currently paid off! Its a fixer upper, and small.. but its not our forever home.. not yet! Once we settled in, I picked up where I left off and I continued to write my book. I took a break from college for six months so that I could devote myself to getting settled into our new home and write my book! Finally this month (March 2020) I finished my book! It felt so unreal! I put in the time to study ways to publish the best way, I bought books, I learned online from other authors, and finally its done, and I am so proud of myself! My children are proud of me.

I wanted to create this blog, to share my way of thinking. I want to share my inspiration. I want to encourage others that if they have a dream, that they should go out and do it! Grab your dream! When you set your mind to something you can achieve anything! I am a dreamer, and growing up I always heard the same thing "Shana, you sure do have a big imagination!" YES I do! I'm very grateful for my big imagination. My brain is constantly set to GO. Even when I am sleeping my brain is running.. like an app in the background. This is where I hope to share some of my running app.

This is the app of Shanas mind...… Be inspired!