Sometimes January asks us not to rush, but simply to notice what’s already glowing. This poem came from one of those quiet moments — sitting with a candle, letting the day arrive slowly.
January has always felt like a gift to me. Not asleep - just gently re-stocking.
Taking Stock in the Quiet
January is when I slow down, journal, make notes, and prepare. While I’ve never been a strict keeper of resolutions, I love dreaming - quietly and without judgment. And while I won’t beat myself up if I don’t reach every dream, I do believe that if I don’t dream at all… how will I ever go anywhere?
December Surprises
December held a few lovely surprises. Deep House saw a beautiful boost in...
December has a habit of sneaking up on me. One minute I’m finding my footing as a newly published author, and the next I’m blinking at fairy lights, wrapping paper, and the quiet astonishment of another year nearly done.
If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know this about me: I rarely plan anything. I tend to fall sideways into things and then pretend it was all very intentional. That’s more or less how I’ve ended up here again — learning, adapting, and occasionally surprising myself.
Since my...
October 7th was launch day — the moment Deep House finally stepped out into the world. I won’t pretend it wasn’t nerve-wracking. After twelve years of sitting quietly as printed pages in a file (that’s how behind the times I was!), the story was suddenly out there. No take-backs. No hiding. Just walking on its own two haunted feet.
For a long time, I couldn’t publish — some reasons were personal, others purely about confidence. But the world, and technology, have changed so much since then....
Hello and welcome,
I can’t tell you how much it means that you’re here at the very start of this journey. Writing can be such a solitary act, but sharing it with others is what brings the words to life.
One of the most rewarding parts of preparing this book has been working with my ARC readers. They’ve not only spotted mistakes (always a bonus when you’re a one-person publishing team!) but have also offered honest, heartfelt feedback. Reading how they connected with the story in ways I hadn’t...