

Through my Depression
Realizing that my characters are embodiments of different symptoms of depression blew my mind and yet made absolute perfect sense. After...


Committing to a Book
Happy endings have their time and place. But in my opinion, few and far between... It drives me nuts when books and movies turn out...


The Family We Build
Writing a book may be a solitary process. But in the long-run, connections are needed for publication and promotion far more than I ever...


Battles We Can Win
They say to choose your battles wisely, I say to choose them with empathy. With how busy and stressful life is, it's easy to fall into a...


Making Magic
You want to create beauty, you want to create life, you love fantasy, you love magic, you love realms of whimsical possibilities... me...


Burning Away the Excess
How much cruelty, neglect, hatred, and abuse is in the news shocks me. The fact that rape, assault, and shootings are what we read about...


Grounding Yourself: Inner Peace
Growing up in rural Oregon means my love for all things nature will never die. Rivers, trees, outdoor games, wild animals, and mountain...


Daydreaming Characters
Each character in the DoW series is a developed aspect of my own characteristics and struggles. Gwendolyn is my endurance, Silvia both my...
















