Lorna Sotelo

Publishing my first book taught me far more than how to upload a file to Kindle. It taught me the difference between a dream and a calling, between finishing a story and building a career. Fifteen years after my first misstep, I’m finally releasing a book I’m proud of—and learning what it truly means to begin.

A full-length novel is unfolding in real time—shared first with my newsletter readers. Kingdom Tides is a living story revealed one chapter at a time. If you’re ready to follow the tides as they rise, your seat by the fire is waiting.

I never planned to write Letters to Cassie. But when these side characters started whispering their love story, I realized it needed to be told—for them, and for all of us who’ve loved quietly and wondered, what if?

A personal update on what I’ve been writing, launching, and learning lately—including the wins I’m celebrating, the roadblocks I’m navigating, and the faith that keeps me moving forward.