The Murder of Ted

Welcome to The Murder of Ted, my ongoing, very uncozy adventure through cancer treatment, told as a mystery where Ted is the suspect, I’m the sleuth, and humor is one of my favorite weapons.

Follow the story through the chapters of The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events, an Uncozy Adventure, along with the Ted Must Die Project, where fellow authors become Ted Hunters and join me in the investigation.

It’s a real-life story about cancer, treatment, family, faith, frustration, hope, and finding something to laugh about when life gets anything but cozy.

Start with the latest chapter, go back to the beginning, meet the Ted Hunters, and follow along as this very uncozy investigation continues.


The Murder of Ted: The Chapters


Ted Must Die Project

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The Murder of Ted: Chapter 6 – The Witness| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Every mystery has a moment when a single witness changes everything.

After weeks of searching for answers, I meet someone who has already faced the same villain. Ruth’s story doesn’t erase the fear, but it offers something I desperately needed hope. As the investigation against Ted grows, so does an unexpected team of family, friends, and fellow writers determined to see this villain brought to justice.

Sometimes the most important evidence isn’t found in a lab. Sometimes it’s found in another survivor’s story.

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The Ted Must Die Project: Where Stories Stand Up to Cancer

What started as a personal way to cope with breast cancer has grown into something much bigger. After introducing *The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events and Uncozy Adventures*, fellow authors rallied behind the idea with one unforgettable message: **Ted needs to die!** Discover how their support inspired **The Ted Must Die Project**, meet the Ted Hunters, and learn how stories are bringing hope, laughter, and solidarity to this journey.

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The Murder of Ted: Chapter 5 – The Search for Treatment| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Ted finally has a name, but identifying the villain is only the beginning. In Chapter Five of The Murder of Ted, my family and I race against the clock to find the right treatment for an aggressive Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis. As we interview doctors, consider clinical trials, and even contemplate leaving the country, an unexpected encounter reminds us that hope often appears when we least expect it. Every mystery has a darkest hour, but sometimes that’s exactly when the first real clue arrives.

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The Murder of Ted: Chapter 4 – The Unmasking| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Previously in The Murder of Ted… Ted’s hiding places were uncovered, and the evidence made its final ride to the lab… The verdict is finally in. After weeks of gathering clues, waiting for results, and following every lead, Ted’s true identity has finally been revealed. Unfortunately, he’s even more dangerous than I suspected.

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The Murder of Ted: Chapter 3 – The Evidence Collection | Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Previously in The Murder of Ted… Ted glowed red-handed, but suspicion isn’t enough for a conviction…

The investigation into Ted takes a major step forward as the biopsy team arrives to collect the evidence. Between unexpected emotions, a race against the clock, and Ted’s latest attempt to avoid justice, this chapter proves that waiting for answers can be every bit as difficult as finding them.

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The Murder of Ted: Chapter 2 – The Investigation Begins | Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Previously in The Murder of Ted… Ted was identified as a highly suspicious intruder.

Now the investigation escalates.

As more evidence is collected and Ted’s story begins to unravel, the case becomes more complicated than expected. Follow along as this real-life uncozy adventure continues one clue at a time.

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The Murder of Ted: Chapter 1 – The Discovery | Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

What happens when a mystery writer discovers an unwanted character in her own story?

The Murder of Ted is my real-life author journal following an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis—with humor, hope, and a healthy disrespect for villains. This isn’t a medical journal. It’s an uncozy adventure told one chapter at a time.

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