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Ayla, Today, you finally step beyond my notebook pages and into the hands and hearts of readers everywhere. For so long, you lived quietly in my imagination—a girl who believed she was missing something, only to discover she carried more within her than she ever...

On the eve of my book launch for The Girl Without an Imagination, I always think I should feel nothing but excitement…but the truth is, I get nervous.I worry about things I can’t control: Will anyone buy the book? Will readers connect with Ayla’s journey? What if...

Music that follows Ayla’s journey.One of my favorite parts of writing The Girl Without an Imagination was discovering the music that seemed to rise naturally out of Ayla’s world. I didn’t set out to build a soundtrack—but somewhere along the way, the right songs found...

It’s hard to believe that my fifth novel is launching this Thursday, November 20—The Girl Without an Imagination.Five years into this author journey, and somehow book five still feels surreal. This story has already received the 5-star seal from Readers’ Favorite, and...

I’m thrilled to share the official trailer for my upcoming middle-grade novel, The Girl Without an Imagination. This trailer brings Ayla’s world to life with beautiful artwork, showcasing the scenes and characters of Luminara. Watch the trailer now and step into the...

What if your greatest strength was the very thing everyone thought you lacked—including yourself?Coming November 20, 2025.

I’m incredibly honored to share that my middle-grade novel Heavenly Kids has been awarded the Gold Medal in the Children – Christian category of the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards!This prestigious contest receives thousands of entries from over a dozen...

I’m thrilled to share that Heavenly Kids has received a “GET IT” verdict from Kirkus Review. It’s a rare recognition in the publishing world. Kirkus, known for its rigorous and often tough reviews, described the book as: “A lighthearted and sometimes profound tale of...

Started writing my next book! Progress is a little slow when your co-writers hog the chair, and occasionally walk across the keyboard. I just wish they’d stop typing random letters while they do it.

I’m thrilled to share that I had the honor of being interviewed by Mom’s Choice Awards! It was an amazing experience discussing Heavenly Kids, the inspiration behind the story, and my journey as an author. Mom’s Choice Awards is known for recognizing high-quality,...

I’m beyond thrilled to share some wonderful news: Heavenly Kids has been awarded the Mom’s Choice Gold Award for excellence in family-friendly literature! 🏅 This recognition means the world to me, as it highlights Heavenly Kids among the best in family-friendly media,...

I’m beyond thrilled to share that my book, Heavenly Kids, became the #1 New Release in Amazon’s Christian Children’s Friendship category yesterday, on just its second day of release! While I’ve just been bumped to #2, I’m still so thrilled and grateful for the love...