Life Is Content.
I am a professional writer, editor, and creative content producer. My passion is exceptional, thoughtfully crafted language that speaks to the richness and possibility of experiences, adventure, innovation, and beauty.
Recent Posts
I often write about the writing process, found inspiration, novels, books, travel, and running.
Location Inspiration: Carmel-by-the-Sea, an Enchanting Coastal Town
Manuscript Milestones: Writing Update and What’s Next
An novel writing update that includes current numbers, what’s working, and its process. Including a recap of my wonderful workshopping experience with Joss Lake’s Cocoon Intensive.
Thankful for the Book Community
Writing is a especially therapeutic this week, and I appreciate all that indie bookstores are doing to keep hope and ideas alive in communities.
3 Days Down, 27 to Go
National Novel Writing Month is underway and the word count is ramping up! Here’s a quick update about how the first couple of days went.
50k in November, You Bet.
National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner. Yes, I am going for 50,000 words, but spurred on by the challenge and not affiliated with any official organization.
What's on the Desk: Writing Tools for Getting Started
These are five of my book-writing essentials. Some of these things may also be useful if you're working on other types of writing projects.
Third Time's a Charm for a Novel (*Fingers Crossed*)
This novel-writing effort is to bring a long-overdue story into the world. My dad, who died in 2014, helped inspire it.
Archetypes Are the Medicine Heroes Need
Archetypes are a powerful tool for storytellers as a way to draw out the hero's quality and evolution. Archetypes are all around us.
California Sea Lions and How to Do a Life Edit
California sea lions are exceptionally good at self-regulating. This made me curious about how a life edit can help me re-balance.
From the Archives
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August 2025
- Aug 11, 2025 Location Inspiration: Carmel-by-the-Sea, an Enchanting Coastal Town Aug 11, 2025
- Aug 10, 2025 Manuscript Milestones: Writing Update and What’s Next Aug 10, 2025
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November 2024
- Nov 11, 2024 Thankful for the Book Community Nov 11, 2024
- Nov 4, 2024 3 Days Down, 27 to Go Nov 4, 2024
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October 2024
- Oct 27, 2024 50k in November, You Bet. Oct 27, 2024
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June 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 What's on the Desk: Writing Tools for Getting Started Jun 9, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 Third Time's a Charm for a Novel (*Fingers Crossed*) Jun 9, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 Archetypes Are the Medicine Heroes Need Jun 9, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 California Sea Lions and How to Do a Life Edit Jun 9, 2024