North Cardinal Press is now official.

The ISBNs for Living the Scene have been purchased, and a publishing name has been assigned. This project has crossed a meaningful threshold. It is no longer just a manuscript in progress. It now has structure, ownership, and a clear path forward.

Living the Scene has always been about documenting moments, people, and culture honestly, without polish for polish’s sake. Creating North Cardinal Press is part of honoring that same ethic on the publishing side. This book will be released deliberately, independently, and with care.

The timeline is tightening.

The deadline for edits is fast approaching. February 1st marks the close of the current editorial phase. That means final passes, refinements, and hard decisions about what belongs on the page and what does not. This is where the work sharpens.

This phase is quiet by design. It is less about announcements and more about follow-through. Less about excitement and more about discipline.

Progress does not always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it shows up as steady movement, firm dates, and boxes checked one at a time.

North Cardinal Press is real.
Living the Scene is moving forward.
And the work continues.