
A peek behind the scene.


Thank you for being here.
In this journal, I'll be sharing a little of what lives behind the books.


Notes on the people, places, and histories that shape my stories.


A look at the process-research, routines, roadblocks, and the beautiful mess in between.


Thoughts on writing, storytelling, and the tools that help bring stories to life.
Every book has a hidden world of notes, sketches, false starts, and quiet breakthroughs. Here, you're invited to peek behind the curtain.
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This nook is yours, too. I'd love to feature your story or essay in the Journal Nook.
Stories that mean something to you. People who moved you. Places that inspired you.
A tense classroom encounter turns into a small triumph in this story about a defiant student, a patient teacher, and the power of being heard.
A haunting, darkly funny story of childhood fear, alien abduction, and a talking rock that proves the smell of fear is real.
A witty, nostalgic short story about vanity, family pressure, and romantic surprise in 1990s America.
Château Mont-Choisi taught me to stand up for what I believed in, and how to French kiss.

Historical women's fiction from the heart of Saudi Arabia — stories of resilience, heritage, and the quiet brilliance of women.
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