November 11, 2026
What inspired Reckless Absolution

Would you believe me if I said Married at First Sight and Juice Wrld? 

Actually, it goes a little deeper than that... 

Writing this book has meant a lot to me. 
At first, it was just an excuse to write about my anxiety. But somehow it turned into an entire world that exists outside of myself. Imaginary characters with real-life problems. Imaginary stakes with real life consequences. 

In a nutshell, Quinn deals with profound grief, addiction, and the painful journey of choosing to live. Romance isn't a cure all, but it provides her a safe space while confronting deep trauma and unintentional self-destruction. 

So, how did I come up with the name? 

While writing, I used the word "Absolution" in text. I thought that it would be a good name, but I also wanted more than just the one word. Something that would stand out and not be completely generic (becuase indie-publishing is hard enough already). A few days later, I was listening to the song "Absolution" by The Pretty Reckless, and I thought--yeah, that's the one. Thus, Reckless Absolution. 

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P.S. This has nothing to do with my book, but I would be remiss not to mention... 

Happy birthday Pap, I miss you. 

And to our men and women in uniform, Thank You.