Until We Meet Again Alex McKenna

Alex McKenna Death Is Not The Beginning

Today is the release of the blurb for the fourth, and final book, of the current Alex McKenna series. Death Is Not The Beginning is a culmination of eight years I spent with this character. The transgender teen boy with extraordinary psychic abilities.

We've been through a lot together. The loss of my mom, Cooper, my beloved great Dane, too many close friends to count, and the ups and downs of the publishing world. We've had late nights of plot twists and plot holes, early morning coffee discussions about strength, weakness, and over coming challenges. Sitting under the stars wondering where we should go next with the new book, and not looking back too long at past mistakes. We were, for eight years, a team. My thoughts during the day were never far from Alex. His growth, his sadness, his frustration, his victories, his joy, his love. I was him and he was me.

I knew there was risk when I decided in 2017 to write a transgender MC, but I also knew it was something I had to do. For those close to me and whom I love so deeply, the glass ceiling needed to crack. And if you do know me then you understand my deep emotions for family, and Alex became my voice and I became his champion.

Today marks the beginning of a new journey for me. One without Alex in the front passenger seat of my day. He's now plotting his own course, set free in the book world to do what he was written for... acceptance and awareness. There's an emptiness in my chest. A heart that's full and void at the same time. I'll move forward as all things do, but I hope, as I intended to do for you, with a better understanding and knowledge of the limitless good humanity can do for each other. Remember his mantra—live and let live. Alex, although fictional, is a voice of many like him. Teens who are screaming inside, wanting only to be their true self. We as a society can be the key to unlock the chains that bind them. Isn't this what every person on this planet wants for themselves?

Thank you, to everyone who took this journey with me. Those of you who showed up, spoke up, or quietly surrounded me as I spoke my truth... Alex's truth... their truth. You made these past eight years possible. You gave me strength on the hard days, light in the dark moments, and cheers on the victorious ones. You are all a part of me and Alex, and I take you with me on my next chapter. Filling my soul with hope, love, and possibilities.

I thank Creative James Media for standing with me, Dark Angel Graphics for a thought provoking blurb, and soon, coming this Thursday, August 7th, the gorgeous cover they designed. Life is changing and as I release a long sigh, I'm ready.