
First Pass Pages are Here!
Got this beauty in the mail recently, and I can’t remember the last time I was so eager to get down to work! Diving into my first pass...

SPIN THE DAWN aesthetic board series
Can you believe it's almost fall? The weather certainly isn't cooling down here, but I'm starting to notice more varieties of apples of...

A New Title for BoS1: SPIN THE DAWN!
It's been a while since I've posted anything here, but Book 1 of my duology, The Blood of Stars, just got a new title! It's now SPIN THE...

My 2-book deal for THE BLOOD OF STARS!
I have news!! I'm thrilled to finally announce my two-book deal with Knopf Books for Young Readers!! My Chinese-inspired YA fantasy, THE...

Cover reveal for REFLECTION!
Guys, I'm sooo happy to finally share the cover of REFLECTION ❤️❤️❤️ When my editor first sent it to me, I screamed!! Isn't it gorgeous...


Finding the Heart of Your Story
Hey, it's been a while. I just got back from another fantastic workshop with Patti Lee Gauch at Highlights, one I've been looking forward...
REFLECTION is available for Pre-Order!
As of today, REFLECTION: A Twisted Tale is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (no IndieBound yet, but soon) for pre-order!! I didn't...

The year I became a "Plotter"
Pantsing vs. Plotting -- the ageless debate.


Writing & Rhythm
I'm almost done reading Haruki Murakami's latest book, Absolutely on Music: Conversations with Seiji Ozawa, and as a writer/composer, I...


Moss Wood Retreats
I'm enjoying my second day at the Moss Wood Retreat, headed by Patricia McMahon along with this year's mentor, Gregory Maguire. Given...