“One step to the left of reality is fantasy. The best writing happens one step to the left.”

I started writing when I was eight. I won a school contest with a story about a horse and a rabbit, and that’s when I realized I loved creating stories. Life happened after that. I went through divorce, raised kids, worked different jobs, and dealt with a lot of personal stuff, including a breast cancer diagnosis in 2024.

For a long time, I stepped away from writing. Then I met my partner, who encouraged me to come back to it. That support, along with therapy and healing, helped me reconnect with who I am. Now I live in Nevada, and the desert has become a huge source of inspiration in my work.

I write dark fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Sometimes there’s a touch of romance or hope mixed in, but my stories usually lean into atmosphere, folklore, and characters who are figuring things out in strange or intense situations.

I’m drawn to myths, dreams, and weird little moments that stick with you. I love settings that feel alive. The desert especially has become part of the heart of my writing. Some of my favorite authors are Erin Hunter, J.K. Rowling, and Lev Grossman, but I’m focused on finding and following my own voice.

Here’s what I’ve put out so far:

Shadows of the Great Basin  

A collection of eerie stories set in the Nevada desert

Night Creature’s Lair 

A post-apocalyptic world filled with monsters and survivors

Finding Forgiveness

A light fantasy about a disgraced knight looking for redemption

Getting Burnt, Black Wool, The Ice Princess, Waves of Green 

Short story samplers that cover horror, fantasy, folklore, and more

Next up is a collection called Lore, which ties into a bigger fantasy world I’m building. It’s a prequel to a new series and should be out in spring 2025.

Then comes Shattered Peace, the first full novel in the Miss-Fortunate Adventures series. It’s fantasy with heart, weird magic, and complicated characters. That one’s planned for summer 2025.

Outside of writing, I’m a licensed massage therapist. I’m also a mom, a partner, and someone who loves hiking through the desert with my dogs. I live in a house full of pets, art, books, and chaos.

Nature is a big part of my life and creativity. I love supporting other indie writers, sharing their work, and building community. Writing helps me heal, and I hope it gives something to others too.