Soul‑divergent writers create from emotional truth, lived experience, and inner rhythm. Learn what it means to stay authentic in a world pushing for sameness.

I can write for 16 hours straight all weekend long, churning out 10k words a day. No problem. I can write a 90,000k word novel in two and a half weeks. I can pen and then edit project after project with ease. But the moment I have to construct three sentences about who I am, I am stumped! I can write about anything—but me. I imbue so much of myself into my stories that there isn’t much left, and what remains are the parts I don’t want anyone to see, not even myself. i wish I

Writing fiction is not just a simple task; it's an emotional journey. Many writers pour their hearts into the stories they create, sharing narratives that entertain and reveal their vulnerabilities. In my experience, however, I discovered that connecting with my creative spirit while keeping an emotional distance was crucial for developing my authentic voice and maintaining my sanity! This post captures my journey to strike that delicate balance, enabling me to gain confidenc

Books I read as a kid I have been thinking about my influences lately. Going back to the very beginning. As a poor, home-schooled kid growing up in the eighties, these were my only books to read at home—a gift from my grandmother. Authors Martha Finley (1867-1905) and Grace Livingston Hill (1887-1947). Great drama never goes out of style. This last week, I wrote two stories and submitted them to a 2025 Writing Contest. It's always nice to have an excuse to write a new story!

It's time to put the pen down and do the other hard part: share my books with the world.

I have done nothing but write all summer. I have finished my romance trilogy: A Daughter to Die For, A Lover to Live For, and A Future to Fight For. Now, I need to get these stories out there, as in published.

This has been a long time coming. I have created content for years but never found the impetus to share it. Now I want to share my music and my stories. This is a huge hurdle to overcome. But I am now actively seeking publication for my new novel, The Mother Tongue, and I hope to make a go of a dream I've had since childhood. For anyone willing to support me, I thank you. Wish me luck.