About Me

I write speculative fiction, mainly fantasy and a little soft sci-fi. I've been working on a science fantasy series for a few years and started querying recently. The first manuscript, Awakener, recently placed as a finalist in the 2022 Page Turner Awards.

I also write short fiction. One of my pieces placed as a finalist in the 2022 Parsec Short Story Award.

A few all-time favorite authors: Terry Goodkind, Brandon Sanderson, Patricia McKillip, Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Butcher, C.S. Freidman

Interested in more?

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.

I'm married to the love of my life, who gives me feedback on all my stories first and who gave me the courage to share them with others. I am a mother to two amazing girls and live within 15 minutes of my immediate family (and I'm happy about it).

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, though it's probably not great for my health!

I also love cooking, especially for others, and playing video games when I should be doing something more productive.