my story
A lifelong lover of words and writing, I began publishing romantic fiction in my mid-twenties. At a time in my life when I should’ve been embracing the becoming, I was fighting for clarity and brand consistency. I wanted to find my writing niche and commit myself to delivering title after title in that singular lane. What I’ve learned—even if at times begrudgingly—is that my writing is not singular or constricted to one vein of storytelling.
My fiction works reflect my heart and soul as a woman. At times, they’ve also reflected my wounds and worries. My novels are both my mirror and my fantasy, and as I’ve evolved, so have they. From restrained yet suspenseful early romance works to steamy yet emotionally-driven Mafia romances to layered small town romances, my backlist represents my evolution as a writer and a woman. And I’d be naive to say that evolution ends here.
Not only has my fiction evolved, but I’ve found passion for new kinds of writing. As I’ve reclaimed my faith and dove into study of God’s Word, I am inspired to share my findings in both my blog, Woman In The Word, and upcoming Christian non-fiction books. Staying true to myself as a woman longing for her own romance to unfold, I often write about the struggles of the single season and surrendering my desires to the Lord.
Throughout my evolution as a writer, two things have remained constant—my desire to tell an amazing, heartfelt story and my belief in the power of storytelling. Stories—regardless of genre—have the power to change lives. Stories have the ability to connect on a soul level with each reader in a different way. This belief has inspired yet another form of writing for this author—the kind that helps you tell your story. I’m excited to introduce a new section of my blog called A Novel Craft where I will share my knowledge on how to craft emotionally-driven novels that resonate with readers on a heart-level.
Where does the story go from here? Only time will tell. At thirty-one-years-old (almost), I’ve embraced the becoming. If I had to sum up my brand identity in one word I’d say—authentic. I have always been and will always be a writer who writes what matters to me.
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Woman In The Word
join me on the journey of discovery
After growing up in the church and desiring nothing but freedom from it, my journey back to God has been long and hard-fought.
I remember the convictions and desires I had as a young girl. I desired love, marriage, and purity. Yet, despite my regular spot on the pew, I didn’t leave my parent’s house or my small town church equipped to receive and steward any of those things.
From a lack of age-appropriate Bible-based teaching to my dad’s expectation of perfection without room for failure to my mother’s realistic preparation to have sex without getting pregnant, I left home without a relationship with God, in search of love, and believing that conforming to the world’s dating standards was the only way to get it. My good, godly desires were quickly exploited once I got into college.
I spent years in the wrong relationship and held in bondage by the invisible chains of sexual sin. I had no idea how lost I was until God opened my eyes to the truth—not only His truth, but the truth of the enemy’s attacks that had been on my life since I was a little girl—a little girl worrying about being alone forever, a little girl being groomed to settle for the crumbs of some man’s fake love.
Like almost every meaningful journey in my life, my journey back to God began with frustration and determination. I was tired of people using God’s Word to control or condemn me. I decided to take their power away by reading His Word for myself. Not only did reading the Bible take away other’s power to control me, it restored my power as a child of God—the power over sin and forces of evil that God gifts all those who believe in Him through Jesus.
This journey of discovery, transformation, and restoration has been the most surprising, fulfilling, and life-changing of any. I invite you to hear more of my story and embark on your own journey with the help of my Woman In The Word content combined with your own personal study of God’s Word.
His Word, the Bible, is the truth and is key to the best relationship you’ll ever have—the greatest love you’ll ever know.
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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 • The words within these pages are absolutely poetic. Every sentence breathes eloquence. I absolutely swooned over the words Noah spoke. He was always able to elicit immense passion with his language. And, it wasn’t just Noah. The surrounding words were equally full of emotion. Just beautiful.
𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 • A story of survival in so many ways. It begins with Emerson, flows into Noah, and continues to hover over them throughout the story. I’m not sure if two characters have ever deserved that happily ever after more than Emerson and Noah!
𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 • For Emerson and Noah, they are truly each other’s safe place. At the beginning, the found family and comfort that Emerson finds with Noah and his family was one of the most fulfilling aspects of this story. In time, just the knowledge that the other was out there was what kept them going…the hope that one day they would find their way back to one another.
𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 • The utter turmoil that occurs in Emerson and Noah’s lives is heart-wrenching. I can’t even count how many times I cried.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 • The symbolism with this is paramount for Emerson and Noah. The promises that were made when they were young follow them through the hardships. A testament to the knowledge that true love can survive the utmost challenges.
