My debut young adult fantasy novel is out! Find out more about “Flight of an Orphan Thief” or order it on Amazon (ebook or paperback)
Here, I share reflections on my writing journey, life, and some of my published work – all peppered with a taste of my life in rural Portugal. Welcome!
My Work
You can read some of my writing on various sites where I have been published, from Thought Catalog to Two Drops of Ink: A Literary Blog, CFI.co, and more.
Insights around my writing journey, personal growth, and motherhood (and sometimes the intersection of all three).
Latest Blog Posts
10 lessons from my first year of being a published author
On March 20th, with the arrival of Spring came my “bookversary”: My debut young adult novel “Flight of an Orphan Thief” turned one! Without dwelling on the fact that technically this post is late and I missed my first baby’s birthday – we authors and mothers carry enough guilt as is! – I wanted to...
April 7, 2025
Deleted Scene from "Flight of an Orphan Thief"
This scene is from Ro’s point of view. If you enjoy it, let me know if you would want to read more from her perspective, or from other characters’ points of view! There were quite a few sections in the original manuscript that got taken out – as you know if you’ve read the book,...
December 31, 2024
Author interview: Claude Forthomme on why not to self-publish, a love of writing, and multiculturalism
Claude Forthomme and I crossed virtual paths when I was the Head of Communications for the Women’s Brain Project and we collaborated on a piece on brain health for Impakter, where she is a Senior Editor. A few years later, after I finally read her book “Crimson Clouds” (yes, I have a monster TBR pile),...
August 1, 2024
