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
Some of my favorite (finished) fantasy series
There are a lot of amazing fantasy series out there, but many – or so it feels – are still works in progress. That means waiting for the next book to come out, sometimes for years (looking at you GRRM & Rothfuss!). So, here are some of my favorite *finished* series. Most come from the...
September 29, 2025
Posting daily for 30 days on Instagram: Tactics & Lessons learned
In May, I came across an Instagram post that mentioned posting daily as one way to grow both on the platform and fuel mailing list growth. Many authors and influencers make a point of posting daily, so I decided to take the bull by the horns and try it. Here’s how I did it and...
July 10, 2025
Five things I wish I knew before commissioning art as an author
Over the last two decades or so, I’ve approached haircuts in different ways: Going in and saying “I trust you, do your thing” and the opposite extreme of “here are some images of the style I’d like.” There was also the one time I used a verbal reference to a celebrity’s haircut, and the hairdresser...
June 13, 2025
