Ines Saint

Author of fun, heartwarming romance and the Angie Gomez mystery series

Dear readers,

I’d like to update you on a few matters. First, I’m happy to announce that Words with Friends (Angie Gomez Cozy Murder Mystery, Book 3) is currently in final editing and should be out in the next few months! 

I also wanted to take a moment to explain why my stories have taken me a lot longer to write these past five years, not just to give you a reason, but in the hopes of offering some encouragement to those of you who are trying to find answers to your own health issues. 

For a long time, I had been experiencing increasingly debilitating shoulder pain, numbness in my fingers, brain fog, and other symptoms. I was sent to physical therapy many times. There was no clue as to why I had brain fog. No one had connected the different symptoms until early last fall when a new doctor ordered x-rays and an MRI of my neck. Long story short, I underwent surgery to correct cervical instability and compressed nerves, etc. late last fall. 

I’m now thrilled to report that I’m slowly but surely feeling like myself again. The recovery process can take up to a year, but I’m amazed at the difference already! I’m already getting close to my old writing routine. Of course, the story is longer than I’ll share here, and I’m sure pieces of it will resonate with many (being told I wasn’t getting better because I wasn't being consistent with my physical therapy exercises even though I was, being told it was all in my head, being dismissed, etc.). At times I believed them and gave up seeking answers, but because I’m extremely fortunate to have great health insurance through my spouse, I was able to pick up the search for answers. I wish everyone had great access to health care and hope it's in our near future. 

In closing, please know that I appreciate your patience in waiting for Angie Gomez installments more than I could ever express. I’m confident that my renewed energy and creativity (and appreciation for feeling well) will result in more stories for you to enjoy. Far more importantly, I wish you all health and happiness.

Sincerely

Ines Saint