About the Author

The thought of being a writer first crossed my mind when I was seventeen. I was unsure of what I wanted to do after high school, and sought advice from a couple of friends. One of them said something to the effect of, “You love to read, why don’t you write books?”

It was like a lightbulb went off. I started writing every day and I haven’t stopped since. I pursued a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing at Loyola University Chicago, where a wonderful professor and mentor introduced me to the creative nonfiction genre.

Writing nonfiction gave me the chance to experiment with language and structure in ways I’d never thought to try while writing fiction. In 2019, I earned my MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Northwestern University.

While taking classes at Northwestern, I picked up a ghost writing gig that resulted in a published book. Although I loved working on the project, I knew I needed something steadier (and let’s face it, with better pay) to support myself. I decided to pursue a career in technical writing and am proud to make a living as a professional writer.

My career path also introduced me to the world of blogging. I love using this space to share my favorite writing tips, book recommendations, and tech for readers and writers.

In nonfiction, I’m drawn to personal narratives about grief, mental illness, adoption, and LGBTQ+ experiences. I also enjoy character studies of people living in the margins, deep dives into ecological topics, and stories where literature seeps into reality.

I love writing character-driven fiction about queer women artists and academics trying to find their place in the world. I often incorporate elements of magical realism, and ground my narratives in settings that have lives of their own.

Headshots by Monochrome Photo Studios.