HELLO

For years, I built a successful career, raised a family I adore, while keeping creativity tucked into the edges of my life. Then, in a season of transition—my children grown, my schedule suddenly my own—I began to follow the small nudges that had been whispering to me for years. I picked up a pastel set. I wrote a journal entry. I took my first steps toward sober curiosity. I listened. What emerged was a new chapter—one rooted in curiosity, clarity, and the courage to reinvent myself. Writing became not just a passion but a path. I discovered that the stories I carried—about family, resilience, loss, restoration, and the beauty of starting over—were not just mine. They belonged to anyone searching for meaning, hope, and a sense of connection. Today, I write memoir, creative nonfiction, short stories, and flash fiction, exploring the moments that shape us: the unexpected grace in a conversation, the shift in a relationship, the memory of a watercolor lesson, the way nature reflects inner transformation. My work has been published in outlets including Isele Magazine, and my memoir Family Camp: S’more Than a Vacation captures the joy and chaos of family life and what we learn about ourselves through the people we love most. Beyond writing, I’m a pastel painter, avid hiker of Arizona’s desert trails, and a lifelong learner who believes in evolving at every age. I’m also the creator of a daily inspirational sobriety journal and a host of a yearly retreat that brings women together through creativity, community, and self-discovery.At its heart, my work is about this: Noticing. Reflecting. Transforming. And telling stories that help others feel a little less alone. If you’re navigating a new chapter—or simply seeking meaning in the one you’re in—I’m glad you’re here.