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She went looking for answers. Would you?
Hey Reader, There’s a moment in A Ward of the State when Allison has to choose. Michelle suggests something simple but risky. If Allison wants the truth, she needs to stop waiting for someone else to tell her. That means going into her mother’s office. Breaking the rules. Looking for answers no one wanted her to find. Allison doesn’t act right away. It feels wrong. It feels like betrayal. But eventually, she does it. What she finds changes how she sees everything. This isn’t a dramatic scene....
These laws were real.
Hey Reader, What if the fetus has rights that supersede a woman's right to die with dignity? In A Ward of the State, that question isn’t theoretical. It’s where the story begins. And the scariest part is how little I had to invent. The newest Substack article just went live. It breaks down the real-world laws that inspired the book, including Wisconsin’s Act 292, which allows the state to detain pregnant women without criminal charges. From there, it was easy to consider what might happen if...
Two clicks. That’s all it takes.
Hey Reader, If you’ve read A Ward of the State, and a scene or a sentence still lingers, I’d love to ask a small favor. Please take a moment to leave a quick review on BookBub or Amazon It doesn’t need to be long or polished. Just a few honest words about what stood out, what made you pause, or why someone else might want to read it, too. Reviews are one of the most powerful ways to support a book after it’s in the world. They build trust. They guide new readers. And they show the algorithms...
Is your book club ready for this?
Hey Reader, Book clubs, your guidebook is ready! A Ward of the State is more than speculative fiction. It’s grounded in real laws like Wisconsin’s Act 292 and written for readers who are ready to explore power, silence, and control. The Book Club Guide is now available. It includes exclusive questions, behind-the-scenes insights, and three months of bonus access to the Companion Site. If your group is looking for a story that sparks real conversation, this is the place to start. Here’s one of...
Which scene stayed with you?
Hey Reader, Some scenes knock you off balance. Others don’t say much, but they don’t have to. If you’ve finished A Ward of the State, I’d love to know what stood out. What moment caught you off guard. What line stopped you cold. Was it when Jeeves finally answered the question no one else would? “Allison Isabelle Williams Maxwell, born April 8, 2029, is a ward of the State of Wisconsin…” Or the case file that explained what really happened to her mother? “Authorities took her into custody...
The legacy was never meant for her
Hey Reader, It wasn’t the state. It wasn’t the school. It wasn’t even a legal document that told Allison who she really was. It was Patrick. Allison had been forced to come back to the U.S. from Hamburg. She was emotionally tired, disoriented, and trying to adjust to the version of Manhattan that her mother called home. And then her cousin, perfect, polished, everything the family rewarded, looked her in the eye and said: “You’re not really part of this family.” And he meant it. He wasn’t...
You helped make this possible
Hey Reader, The book is out.Not coming soon. Not almost. Not waiting for final edits. It’s here. A Ward of the State is now available in digital and paperback formats. This story, this girl, this world—it all belongs to you now, too. Whether you’ve been following this series from the beginning or you’re just joining in, thank you. These books do not spread because of algorithms or ad budgets. They move because of people like you. Readers who highlight, whisper, post, and pass stories along....
Celebrate A Ward of the State with limited-edition launch gear!
Hey Reader, On June 1, A Ward of the State hits shelves. Starting June 2, a team of incredible Bookstagrammers will be sharing their thoughts, reactions, and visuals as they help launch this story into the world. You can help make sure it’s seen. To say thank you, I’m offering a limited-edition giveaway just for those who follow along: 🎁 A Spezi sticker (because not everything should be state-approved) 🎁 A “This Body Is Legislated” wristband 🎁 An exclusive A Ward of the State launch button...
This isn’t a big ask. Just a quiet one.
Hey Reader, The launch is almost here. On June 1, A Ward of the State will be out in the world. And like everything else about this story, the rollout isn’t flashy. There’s no marketing machine. No paid buzz. It moves because readers care enough to share it. If this book has resonated with you—or even just made you curious—here are a few ways you can help, quietly but powerfully: Add the book to Goodreads. A single click helps others find it. Share the preorder link with a friend. Sometimes...
This was never supposed to be a series
Hey Reader, When I wrote The Fatherhood Mandate, I thought it would be a one-and-done. A standalone story. One man. One law. One impossible decision. But after it was published, readers kept asking about Rylee. They wanted to understand her. They wanted to know what kind of woman leaves her child behind to pursue her degree. What kind of system allows that. What kind of world requires it. So I wrote The Motherhood Mandate. I thought that would be the end. Two books. Two points of view. One...
Join me as I explore a post-Roe v Wade world, where the state you live in determines who retains their unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Here are just a few exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpses of what could happen in our collective future. Interested in learning more? Sign up today!