• Art has power

    Show Your Kiddos Your Dreams

    I’ve thought a lot lately about being a writer and being a mom, and how to balance the attention I dedicate to my book when I have two amazing kiddos in my life. I recently read Like a Mom by Raquel Drosos (check out my review!) and it drove the point home that we don’t…

  • California: Home Sweet Home

    California is my home. This state has is all from a coastline that amazes, to mountains, farmlands, and everything in between. I’m from the Northern part of the state. And for anyone from here, you know how there can be a friendly rivalry between Nor Cal and So Cal (emphasis on friendly). We’re all Californians.…

  • A 2024 Thank You

    I had thought about doing a post about this past year, reflecting on the good (and bad), pointing out all the things that went well, or didn’t, for me, or talking about goals for 2025. But since this year I achieved a life-long dream and published an actual, real book, I’m instead going to take…

  • What I’ve Been Reading: December Edition

    I’ve decided to do a new type of post called What I’ve Been Reading, since reading and writing go hand-in-hand. Book Reviews can be a lot of fun, and give insights into people. Not to mention some ideas for things to read, in case you have already read The Mark of the Artist! I just…

  • Art Has Power

    Some of us are feeling powerless lately. Or that the power we thought we held has been overrun by others. I’m one of those people. And while I won’t go into any details, or get into the nitty-gritty of why, I’m sure you can guess. So I decided to think instead about a phrase I’ve…

  • Happy Halloween!

    A quick hello and greeting for the spookiest night of the year! 👻 This year my kiddos have chosen to be a ninja and cat, and a little cousin joining them will be ghost spider (that’s a kids Spiderman character, for those not in the know). I decided to be Rosie the Riveter this year.…