Welcome to my blog! This space features my thoughts on writing, creativity, and the inspiration behind my stories. Join me on this literary journey.
Action scenes bring stories to life, offering readers a pulse-pounding experience. Drawing inspiration from iconic films like The Scarlet Pimpernel and The Count of Monte Cristo, I share how I crafted my own thrilling moments.
Fairytales have enchanted us for centuries, and retelling them offers a chance to reshape the stories we love.
Does anyone else dream in third person? As an insomniac, my subconscious often surprises me, spinning stories and building worlds while I watch from the sidelines. It’s a curious experience, but one that fuels my creativity.
Social media has become an essential tool for writers, offering both opportunities for connection and challenges of comparison and time management.
A journey through my love for storytelling, from childhood inspirations to rediscovering my passion for writing during the pandemic.
Tropes are the comfort food of fiction. They’re the patterns we recognize instantly, the ones we love because they’re familiar. Tropes grow out of reader expectations and the emotional promises each genre makes.
A reflection on jealousy, growth, and the unexpected brilliance of my husband’s writing.
My eldest daughter jokes that the characters in my books are my 'other children'—and she's not wrong. You learn them like people you love, discover what drives them, and spend so much time together that they can surprise even you. But then comes the terrifying, beautiful part: sharing these imaginary children with the world.
After receiving two rejection letters in one day, I'm navigating the reality that the publishing process is far from the fairy tale we hope for. It's back to editing, researching, and learning—because this journey requires blood, sweat, and tears.
A journey through the stories that shaped me, from childhood ear infections and Tarzan adventures to discovering the magic I hope to create and share as a writer.
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