Cindy Vanous

If you’re reading this, you’re part of a small group of people who have been following my writing journey as it unfolds. Because of that, I wanted to share something here before I talk about it publicly anywhere else. I recently created my own publishing company. The name for my company fits my brand perfectly - Little Doorknob Publishing . It reminds me of something that might come from the book Alice in Wonderland. And saying this out loud still feels a little strange... but in a really...

And honestly… she made sure of it Well… it’s time. Brave Belle Saves the Day is officially out in the world, and if I know Belle, she would say it’s about time everyone else caught up. For those who have followed along from the beginning, you already know Belle did not quietly enter our home. She arrived with opinions and a level of confidence that didn’t quite match her very small body. From day one she made it clear the broom was suspicious, the vacuum cleaner was definitely up to...

Ziva the Great Is Out in the World This story took a quiet path to get here. It came together slowly, the way some stories do, asking for patience and care along the way. Now it’s finished, released, and finding its way into readers’ hands, which is always the hardest and most meaningful part for me. Writing Ziva was never about explaining her past or solving the mystery of who she was before. It was about noticing what happens when trust starts to return, little by little. I wanted the story...