‘Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen’ is…On the Way to a Kindle Near You

Why I Hit “Publish” So Soon

I hadn’t planned to release Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen this quickly. The story came together fast—two weeks of writing, revising, and listening closely to what Jim and Kelly needed to say. But I thought I’d take more time. Let it breathe. Maybe wait for the print edition to catch up.

And then the world shifted.

As I write this, the war in Iran has escalated. The U.S. has joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear sites. Retaliation seems inevitable. The headlines are loud, the future uncertain. And while I don’t pretend that a quiet story about a boy, a girl, and a night in 1984 can change the course of history, I do believe in the power of stories to anchor us—to remind us what it means to be human when the world feels anything but.

So I hit “publish.”

Because Comings and Goings is about presence. About choosing to stay when it’s easier to run. About music, memory, and the kind of connection that doesn’t shout, but lingers. And maybe, in a moment like this, that’s the kind of story some of us need.

The Kindle edition will be available soon for $2.99. I’ll share the link as soon as it goes live.

Until then—stay safe, stay grounded, and if you can, stay kind.

—Alex