Sunshine, Sweaters, and a Step Closer to Audible

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Orlando, Florida

It’s a brisk late‑winter Tuesday in Central Florida—though “brisk” here would barely register as a shiver to anyone north of the Mason-Dixon line. As I sit down to write, it’s just past midday, the sun is working overtime, and the thermometer reads a perfectly respectable 52°F (11°C). Not exactly beach weather, but certainly kinder than the chill that greeted me at 7 AM. By this afternoon, we’re expected to climb to a balmy 61°F (16°C)—the kind of day that calls for a sweater but lets your heavy coat stay right where it belongs: in the closet. All in all, it’s a fine Tuesday for sipping coffee and watching the sunshine earn its keep.

On the creative front, though, the weather isn’t the only thing brightening my day. This morning brought a genuine jolt of excitement: real, tangible progress on the audiobook QA review for Reunion: Coda. At 8 AM, ACX cleared the metadata review—no hiccups, no curveballs. An hour later, the audio files passed their inspection with flying colors. Now only the final check remains between my debut novel and its Audible debut. If I sound a little extra caffeinated, that’s why.

Saying I’m “excited” or “relieved” doesn’t quite capture it. I’m still finding my footing in the audiobook world, even though Reunion: A Story and Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen are already out there in the wild. But bringing my first novel into audio form was a different beast entirely. It’s longer, more complex, and demanded far more from my narrator‑producer, Stefan (Steve) Lee, than the shorter books I released last fall. Add in a review process that felt like it might stretch into the next season—and my tendency to overthink absolutely everything—and it’s no wonder I’ve been a bundle of nerves.

As for when ACX will give me the official green light, your guess is as good as mine. It’s been more than two months since Reunion: A Story hit Audible, and the exact timeline between audio approval and final sign‑off has grown a bit fuzzy. If I had to wager, I’d say somewhere between 12 hours and a full day—maybe even less. Which means there’s a decent chance my inbox will deliver some very welcome news tonight or early tomorrow.

Or, as those old Polaroid commercials used to say: “Let’s see what develops.”