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A new story has been forming in my mind. In a world where ancient tribes carry the marks of divine beings, three powers have always ruled: Judgment, Protection, and Balance. But prophecy warns of a fourth mark. Chaos. My main character, Logan, was never meant to carry anything. Born a twin, he was supposed to… Read more
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How I’m learning to use creative tools to bring stories like Far from Oz to life. When I first started writing, I relied on simple editing tools to help shape my work. Programs like ProWritingAid and Hemingway Editor became part of my routine. In the beginning, I used the free versions, learning what I could… Read more
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On Friday, April 24th, I stepped into a new chapter of my life and into my new home. I made sure to take a little time off so I could enjoy the transition and settle into my new surroundings. Moving always comes with surprises, and mine showed up almost immediately. Shortly after selling my previous… Read more
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Sometimes the most powerful stories aren’t about leaving a place — they’re about being seen inside it. There is a quiet kind of loneliness that doesn’t scream. It doesn’t break things. It doesn’t rage. It simply waits — in the corners of rooms, in the weight of silence, in the spaces where voices should be.… Read more
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What started as a simple little project has grown into something far more meaningful than we ever imagined. The Happy Little Series began as a small creative idea—just a fun, gentle concept meant to bring joy to young readers through colorful characters and simple, comforting stories. There was no big plan, no long-term vision, no… Read more
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In my last post, I talked about the other side of self-publishing—the part that isn’t glamorous, the part that doesn’t always get shared. What I didn’t realize at the time was that post was only the beginning of a much larger conversation about change. Over the past year and a half, my life has shifted… Read more
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From Childhood Scribbles to a Family of Creators If you had asked eight-year-old me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer would have been simple:A writer. An artist. Maybe both, if the universe was feeling generous. I used to spend hours drawing characters and writing stories no one asked for—but I… Read more
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The Importance of Slowing Down: A Hard Lesson in Book Formatting Publishing a book—especially a children’s book—is one of the most exciting moments for any author. After months of writing, revising, and polishing, that final upload to KDP feels like crossing the finish line of a marathon. Recently, I experienced this firsthand while preparing my… Read more
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Diving Into My Creative Process: The Journey Behind Far From Oz When I first began writing Far From Oz in 2012, I didn’t realize how deeply the story would mirror my own journey of growth and healing. The series was inspired by some of my favorite classic tales—The Wizard of Oz, Neverland, and Alice Through… Read more
