What a whirlwind life has been lately! I've been blessed in abundance, from new opportunities at work, to growing my friendships, to spending time with out-of-town family. Things in life are good right now, and I am so thankful. This past Father's Day weekend, I was able to take my kids and travel to the … Continue reading Little Life Updates
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Why I Wrote ‘Torn in Two’
Hello, friends! As you may have noticed, my debut poetry collection Torn in Two has been published! Hooray! This has been an emotional journey for me, both living it and then writing about it. This collection is a bit... unusual... so I figured I'd take a minute to explain exactly why I wrote it, and … Continue reading Why I Wrote ‘Torn in Two’
Blood & Ambrosia: an Interview with Paola Dejesus
Paola Dejesus is an incredibly talented poet who recently released her debut collection, Blood & Ambrosia. This raw, gripping collection details a year in Paola's life, covering topics like escaping abuse, self-love, and parenthood. It truly is a collection that you don't want to miss. As a reader and an author, I can honestly say … Continue reading Blood & Ambrosia: an Interview with Paola Dejesus
Kelly Green
My family is awesome; That's unchallenged fact. I grew up surrounded by grace. No matter how often I strayed from the pack I knew I always had a place. They loved me through heartache, Through trials and despair, My wild-child years in my teens. They always would catch me If ever I'd fall, Reminding me … Continue reading Kelly Green
Thankfulness
This year, my cup runneth over with gratefulness. 2018 has held some heartbreak, but an overwhelming amount of good has blossomed in my life this year. I published a book. I've had a number of short stories and poems traditionally published. I left a toxic work environment that dragged me down financially and emotionally. I … Continue reading Thankfulness
This is Four
Four. Four is here, and I am overjoyed amazed enamored enthralled by how incredible you are. Four looks like long strawberry blonde hair blowing in the wind tanned legs running and jumping and climbing little hands exploring the world around you a contagious smile twinkling in your bright green eyes. Four looks good on you. … Continue reading This is Four
It’s Been a Roller Coaster
I'm sitting in this chair, overwhelmed by the events of the last month+. So much has happened, and I want to be able to fill you all in. I know I dropped off for a while, except to announce that I finished Draft 1 of Kingdom of Shadows (hip hip hooray). Let me fill you … Continue reading It’s Been a Roller Coaster
Scheduling Summertime
Summer, for me, means a massive shift in my day-to-day schedule. My kids are home from school, and on weeks without camp or vacation, it can be hard to keep up with my daily routine while also keeping them entertained. For example, a typical (August - May) Monday for me looks like: 6:30 AM: Wake … Continue reading Scheduling Summertime