Two years ago I gave up a much-loved career as an executive in the non-profit sector to live out a dream. I am now a full-time author, published around the globe, and the co-founder/editor of a literary magazine. I am grateful for the opportunity to wake up every day with the goal of championing the beauty and complexity of language. It still feels a bit like a fantasy, but I’m in no hurry to return to reality.

I write short stories, flash fiction, and am working on the final draft of my first novel. In the literary world, I enjoy exploring themes around identity, the nature of hope, and how our environment influences our lives. When it comes to genre fiction, I'm not "above" it; I have had both science fiction and horror stories published. My artistic principles extend to whatever will pay the bills. (A statement which I hope never makes it on a dust jacket.)

I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my dog, Vada: the world’s best writing partner.