On October 6, 2025, ALLi asked: Do you have an estate plan for your author business?

I’ll be honest—I’ve never thought about it before.  Writing often feels eternal; our books live online, ready to be discovered long after we’re gone.  But that permanence makes the question impossible to ignore.  What happens to our words when we’re not here to guard them?

The truth is, publishing isn’t just art—it’s a business.  Our rights, royalties, and creative legacy deserve the same care we give every story we craft.  So while I don’t have a plan yet, this question reminded me that I need one.  Because if my words are going to outlive me, I want them protected—not forgotten.