About
Like many writers, my first poems were published in school literary journals in middle school and high school. I loved to write, draw, and play music. When it came time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, I decided to major in Journalism to satisfy my curious nature and love of writing. Ultimately, my path led to working for many years in marketing communications.
I continued to write and rediscovered poetry and longer form writing in search for new creative outlets. I joined SCBWI, met other writers and authors and attended classes to work on craft. In 2021, I attended the Vermont College of Fine Arts and earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Besides working on novels, short fiction, and poetry, I’m the Social Media coordinator for my SCBWI region. I also volunteer for WriteGirl, a writing and mentoring organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills to empower teen girls and gender-expansive youth.
Photos from my life as a writer…
With my writing companion, Kona.
A favorite trail that shows up in my writing.
East High School literary journal.
One of my hundreds of pictures of the moon.
My 8th grade picture.
I started playing violin in 4th grade.
My graduating class at VCFA, the Kind-read Spirits.
I’d continue to play into high school.
“Writing is a form of mischief.”