About Me
I write speculative fiction, mainly fantasy and soft sci-fi. I am also a writing craft instructor for Authors Publish.
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I am currently querying a science fantasy series. The first manuscript, Awakener, was a Page Turner Awards finalist for 2022 and went further to make the long list for the 2023 Awards. My new stand-alone WIP, The Weather Watcher, made the longlist cut for the 2024 Page Turner Awards.
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I also write short fiction and have been published in places like Flash Fiction Online, Andromeda Spaceways Magazine, and Factor Four Magazine. I received six honorable mentions from L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Award in 2023-25 and was a finalist in the 2022 Parsec Short Story Award.​
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A few all-time favorite authors: Terry Goodkind, Brandon Sanderson, Patricia McKillip, Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Butcher, C.S. Freidman
Interested in more?
In January of 2024, I gave a LIVE lecture on emotional investment to the Authors Publish audience. I am giving a new lecture on 'Showing and Telling' on June 25th. I also run several online classes that focus on reader connection, emotional investment, and other aspects of writing craft.
I've lived in Maryland my whole life and have been working in art education since 2008, inspiring young minds to find their voices. When I find the time, I work on my own art as well and sell some of it online.
My art portfolio can be found here.
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I'm married to the love of my life, who gives me feedback on my stories and gave me the courage to share them with others. I am a stepmother to two amazing girls and have 4 adopted cats who are all sweethearts.
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I often come up with my best stories between the hours of 2 am and 4 am. I wake up in the middle of the night, grab my phone, and email ideas to myself. It's an exciting thing to wake up to later, though it's probably not great for my health!
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I also love cooking/baking--whether it's a good brioche, raspberry truffles, or pastitsio--and playing video games when I should be doing something more productive.
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