Every January carries a little hope and a little pressure. This year, I’m choosing clarity instead of pressure. After more than five years of living with Penny Nicols and her world, I’ve made a simple, meaningful decision: This is the year I finish the Paranormal Penny Mystery series. And instead of disappearing into the writing cave, I’m inviting readers along for the journey. Why This Year Matters Paranormal Penny has been with me through seasons of growth, exhaustion, faith, doubt, and joy. She’s grown up on the page—and so have I. What started as a story idea slowly became a long-term commitment, one I’ve carried quietly for years. Finishing this…