Honor the Dead
November 1, 2023
Feliz día de los muertos!
Audiobook Now Available
October 31, 2023
I am happy to share that the audiobook narrated by the fantastic James Woodrich is now live on multiple platforms! Order links available here.
Hug the Ones You Love
October 25, 2023
Don’t forget to take the time to hug the people you love and let them know you care. You never know how much time you have left. Marilyn Sequeira Sept 28, 1952 - Oct 25, 1996.
Enjoy Nature
October 23, 2023
Take a moment to stop and enjoy the small things in life. This white checkered skipper is a relatively rare butterfly in Sacramento but is a helpful pollinator.
Halloween Help
October 12, 2023
Buying Halloween candy made with sustainable palm oil helps a wide variety of animals. Click here for current wildlife-friendly candies and other products containing palm oil.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October 6, 2023
Make sure to do your self-exams and annual screening, and encourage those around you to do the same. In honor of Marilyn Sequeira 1952-1996.
What’s Your Favorite Holiday?
October 5, 2023
Annie has looked into the future and says that this year’s Halloween will be the best.
Did You Know?
October 4, 2023
If you have a library card, you can recommend books. If you don't have one, you should get one! Libraries are a great way to read a ton of books without killing your bank account.
Create Wildlife Habitat
October 3, 2023
Plant water-wise, flowering plants in your garden to encourage pollinators and create habitat for local species. Extra points if the plants are native to the region.
Buy Local
September 29, 2023
Excited for jicama season! Shop your local Farmers Market in the Farm-to Fork Capitol. Market at 5th and Broadway on Sundays.
Art as Inspiration
September 27, 2023
This wrap-around mural captures the essence of Sacramento culture. Check out the other panels on 5th and Broadway. Mural by @pawnpaint.
Best Cafe in Downtown
September 25, 2023
Bueno Cafe is a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy the beauty of downtown. Try their Delicioso Mocha for a hint of Mexican flavor. On 4th and T St.
Art as Inspiration
September 20, 2023
Giving water to a garden is like reading a book for the mind. Mural by @didirock on 65th St and 14th Ave.
Did You Know?
September 16, 2023
The Portuguese Barcelos rooster symbolizes honesty, integrity, trust, and honor. The symbol comes from the folktale Galo de Barcelos and is the inspiration for Barcelos Publishing, LLC.
Moral Support
September 13, 2023
Annie the Beardie and Mrs. Mia Wallis are always by my side, soaking up the sun as I plug away on the keyboard.
Strong Female Characters
September 9, 2023
Bernadette Manuelito (from Dark Winds on AMC) is a darn-near-perfect female lead. She’s like the Ripley or the Leia of the 2020s!
Random ART of Kindness
September 6, 2023
It can be as easy as leaving a note to put some good out into the world.
Fall is Coming
September 1, 2023
The cooler weather in Sacramento makes me want to curl up with Mrs. Mia Wallis and sleep in today.
Nor Cal in the After
August 30, 2023
After decades of extreme weather and rising sea levels, Trader’s Nor Cal is very different from the one we know and love. Visit one possible future in The Before and The After.
Enjoy Nature
August 28, 2023
This little bushtit is eating aphids from the bottom of Crape Myrtle leaves. Nature always finds balance.
Art as Inspiration
August 25, 2023
Find your ROAR. Mural by Herakut located on 68th Ave at Rosa Parks Elementary.
Release Date: Oct 10th
August 20, 2023
The Before and The After will be available in eBook and paperback formats on October 10th!
Book Critic: Annie the Beardie
August 17, 2023
Ran through story notes for my second book with Annie today. After this pic, she slid down and pooped on them. Constructive feedback makes a better end-product, I guess?
Character Inspiration
August 11, 2023
Can you name the feline hero? This furry badass is the namesake for Earl’s cat in The Before and The After.
Art as Inspiration
August 7, 2023
Mural by 2Hermano on 28th and Q was inspiration for Malikai’s art in The Before and The After.
Celebrate Diversity
August 4, 2023
No one wants to live on the planet Camazotz or don a red robe with a white bonnet.
Guest Appearance
August 2, 2023
What do these three books have in common? It’s more than just a guest appearance in The Before and The After.
Take a Chance
July 28, 2023
Be open to meeting people who are different from you. Your next friend may surprise you.
Oak Park
July 24, 2023
Sacramento loves its murals. This one is in Oak Park, where it all starts in The Before and The After. Mural by Aizik Brown. Located at 3400 3rd Ave.
Show Your Support
July 17, 2023
Click “Want To Read” on Goodreads and support the launch of The Before and The After.
Art as Inspiration
July 14, 2023
Sacramento is known for murals secreted around the city. This striking mural by John Pugh makes an appearance in The Before and the After. Located on 6th St at J.
Read and Read Some More
July 12, 2023
There are so many great stories out there! Check out your local library for your next great read. If they don’t have what you are looking for, request it through your library.
Oak Park: Where It All Starts
July 10, 2023
This picture of Oak Park in the Before looks a lot like the After. This east Sacramento neighborhood is where Trader starts his journey on the Nor Cal circuit.
Character Inspiration
July 8, 2023
Hoodie was the inspiration for the character Sasha. He was my writing co-pilot for every word of The Before and The After. We lost him to kidney disease in May.
Watch for the Signs
July 6, 2023
Through blood and ash, they will rise.
City of Trees
July 4, 2023
Excited to have The Before and The After set in the beautiful City of Trees. Mural by @cannedpineappleco. Located on X and 15th in sunny Sacramento, CA, USA.