My debut young adult fantasy novel is out! Find out more about “Flight of an Orphan Thief” or order it on Amazon (ebook or paperback)
Here, I share reflections on my writing journey, life, and some of my published work – all peppered with a taste of my life in rural Portugal. Welcome!
My Work
You can read some of my writing on various sites where I have been published, from Thought Catalog to Two Drops of Ink: A Literary Blog, CFI.co, and more.
Insights around my writing journey, personal growth, and motherhood (and sometimes the intersection of all three).
Latest Blog Posts
A letter to my Impostor Syndrome
Dear Impostor Syndrome, While I know you’re always lurking, I appreciate that most of the time my cheerleader voice is louder than yours. You might be frustrated that despite your insistence to stick around, I refuse to let you interfere in all the things I set out to do. Fair, I suppose. I’m frustrated that...
April 8, 2024
Advance Reader Copy: The magic of ARCs
I remember when I first came across the term “ARC”, short for “Advance Reader Copy”. It sounded like a promise and a responsibility, but more importantly, a badge of honor – and proof that you weren’t a bystander, a mere spectator. You had a toe in the backstage waters. What’s the difference between being a...
March 18, 2024
Cover Reveal!
It’s done! It’s here! And I’m so excited to share… Here is the cover for “Flight of an Orphan Thief”, my young adult fantasy debut novel coming out March 20 this year: How it came about As mentioned in my last post “Book Cover Design: Where to begin?“, the options were numerous and almost overwhelming....
February 13, 2024
