Writing Collection

Published Words

  • Book cover titled "Beacon Amidst Shadows" featuring a lighthouse with a bright light and a cosmic background with planets and nebulae, and includes author names at the bottom.

    A Dragon-Shaped Darkness🎖️

    Story Published in an anthology

    To break the curse of Darkness cast by the black sorceress, Dnias, the great dragon Sato must convince the white priestess Aiyama, a colony of giant spiders, and the stars themselves to unite with him.

    For readers of:

    Short stories, Themed anthologies, for those who journey across windswept coasts or mysterious skies.

    Explore
  • Photograph of coastline with beach & mountains in the distance.

    Honolulu

    Coming December 2026 from Ruadán Books.

    Glamorous Kara is one half of a Manhattan power couple, but she has gaps in her memory and dread deep in her bones. Can she solve the mystery of what happened or will the truth unravel her?

    For readers of:

    Dark and speculative fiction. An anthology of stories set in metropolises around the world during the hot, hazy, and lazy days of summer.

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  • illustration of serene old woman's face & hair intertwined with the branches of a tree.

    The Grandmother Tree🎖️

    Coming November 2026 from Ember & Vine Press

    A young girl yearns for a grandmother to ease her loneliness. She forms a mystical connection with an ancient tree and their attachment grows to be heartfelt, enduring, and true.

    For readers of:

    Stories that express the magic of storytelling. Stories of becoming. Of growing up or growing old. Stories that capture a fleeting moment of joy.

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  • A large golden dragon with scales and horns facing a person in armor with a sword inside a dark cave.

    The Samurai's Quest

    FREE FICTION

    When Hiroki’s mission fails, he must face the Emperor, knowing the punishment is death. Now, to restore balance to the empire, Hiroki must find the lost dragons and convince one to return with him.

    For readers of:

    Dragon fantasies, literary short stories that are character driven, and which leverage the Fantasy genre to art.

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  • Illustration of three women with colorful and patterned clothing and headwear, adorned with flowers and jewelry, representing diverse backgrounds.

    We See You, We Hear You

    Poetry Published in an anthology

    An inspirational anthology of heartfelt writings dedicated to every woman who hesitates to let her voice be heard. These female voices of power and wisdom ring true.

    For readers of:

    Poetry, Inspirational Quotes, those grieving, guarding, adventuring, or searching for a sacred space.

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Featured Manuscripts

  • A man in a suit and a woman in a pink top and blue skirt standing close together outdoors during sunset, with a large moon and rocky landscape in the background.

    The Moment Before Waking 🎖️

    Award Winning | Complete at 88,000 words

    In 1959, a young woman’s dreams literally come true when they solidify into alternate realities that lead her out of a troubled marriage and into a limitless future.

    For readers of:

    Women’s Fiction, Book Club Fiction, fans of magical realism and speculative fiction that you wish would come true.

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  • A bride in a white dress with a tiara holding a bouquet of white roses, standing with four women in colored dresses on a plain beige background.

    Five Sisters and a Wedding 🎖️

    Award Winning | Complete at 89,000 words

    Five sisters, five days, too many secrets to count! Imagine the characters of Amy Harmon or Sara Ackerman colliding with the sisters’ mother—a narcissistic retired beauty queen.

    For readers of:

    Family Sagas, Women’s Fiction with a brushstroke of romance, multigenerational stories with humor and heart .

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Magic & Miracles

  • A surreal painting of an elderly woman's face with gray hair blending into the branches of a large tree, forming a crown of spreading branches, set in a natural landscape.

    The Grandmother Tree🎖️

    AVAILBLE THIS NOVEMBER!

    Ember & Vine Fiction (Ember & Vine Press, 2026)

    Award-winning story of a young girl who yearns for a grandmother to ease her loneliness. She meets an ancient tree and forms a mystical connection—heartfelt, true, and enduring.

    Enter Portal
  • Silhouettes of a couple facing each other at night under a starry sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible in the background.

    Starlight Blossoms 🎖️

    Short Story | YA Fantasy

    Third place in Idaho Writers Guild contest. When Twilly and Jacob find a magical doorway, they share a mythical moment with the moon and stars that changes Twilly’s life forever.

  • A man in a suit and a woman in a pink sweater and blue skirt standing close together with a moonlit landscape and a large moon in the background.

    The Moment Before Waking 🎖️

    Completed Manuscript

    First Place winner of 2026 Storymakers Contest. Set in the patriarchal world of 1959, a young wife’s escapist dreams manifest alternate worlds where confident women reveal new paths to fulfillment.

    Enter Portal

For Dragon Lovers

  • A fantasy scene featuring a mountain peak with a dragon flying in the sky.

    A Dragon-Shaped Darkness🎖️

    Published Short Story

    The great dragon Sato must convince the priestess Aiyama, a colony of giant spiders, and the stars themselves to unite with him and break a dark curse.

    Explore
  • A young girl in a red dress holding hands with a colorful dragon with large wings, set against a pastel watercolor background.

    The Last Great Dragon War

    Novel in the Works

    Cylla and Trill—one human girl and one dragon—must trust each other to find a solution the grown-ups overlooked and stop the last great dragon war.

  • A vibrant, surreal depiction of a Chinese dragon with detailed scales, flowing mane, and horns, set against a stormy sky with dark clouds and a sunset over the ocean.

    The Samurai’s Quest

    FREE | Short Fiction

    Two samurai set out on a mission. Only one returns. Determined to avenge his friend’s death and restore balance to his world, Hiroki seeks the lost dragons.

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Finding Magic in the Ordinary

  • A woman, a young girl on a swing, and a baker in a bakery with shelves of bread.

    The Bun Dance

    Modern Fable

    Told in less than 1000 words, this is a sweet story of overcoming our fears to live in a community of love and joy.

  • A bride with blonde hair wearing a crown and holding a bouquet of white roses, standing with four bridesmaids who are wearing colored dresses in shades of green and pink, against a plain background.

    Five Sisters and a Wedding 🎖️

    Querying Agents

    2024 Maggie Award winner. These sisters have five days to overcome old sibling rivalries and survive secrets that threaten the youngest sister’s dream wedding.

    Exlore
  • A painting of a young woman with auburn hair and a young man with a cap, both dressed in early 20th century clothing, standing closely together against a dark background.

    The One-Hundred Year Secret

    Novel in the works / Mystery

    Septuagenarian sisters take a DNA test on a whim and discover a shocking secret. As they dig deeper, a dangerous enemy returns from the past.

My Darker Side

  • A large, old-style beachfront house with multiple stories and wraparound porch, situated on a grassy area near a sandy beach with a clear blue sky in the background.

    Honolulu

    AVAILBLE THIS DECEMBER!

    Summer in the City (Ruadán Books, 2026)

    Glamorous Kara is one half of a Manhattan power couple, but she has gaps in her memory and dread deep in her bones.

  • A young woman and a silhouette of a woman facing each other during sunset with a futuristic city skyline and tower in the background.

    UnpAIred 🎖️

    Award Winning | Novel in the works

    Young AliBabs, pAIred with artificial intelligence at birth, is a reluctant savior whose pain teaches her humanity isn’t limited to humans.

  • A young child with blonde hair in red swim trunks standing at the edge of a swimming pool, holding a red bucket, with greenery and bushes in the background.

    It Fell From the Sky

    Flash Fiction / Horror

    Rosa’s dad planned a perfect pool party, but something alien landed in the water, aborting Rosa’s childhood and ushering in the after times.

  • Underwater scene with a large domed building in the background, a train on an arched bridge, and fish swimming in the water.

    Lara

    Novel in the works / Dystopian Sci-Fi

    Men’s wars destroy the world. Women rebuild beneath the sea. But can they balance societal reform with their urge for revenge?

Book List


Published Words

  • The Grandmother Tree | COMING SOON Ember & Vine Fiction (Ember & Vine Press, 2026)🎖️

  • Honolulu | COMING SOON Summer in the City (Ruadan Books, 2026)

  • The Samurai’s Quest |The Literary Fantasy Magazine (The Arcanist: Fantasy Publishing, LLC, 2025)

  • A Dragon-Shaped Darkness |A Beacon Amidst Shadows (Three Ravens Publishing, 2024)🎖️

  • Poetry |We See You, We Hear You, Vol. 1 (Story Summit , 2023)

Completed Manuscripts (Querying Agents)

  • The Moment Before Waking | Women’s Fiction w/Speculative elements 🎖️

  • Five Sisters and a Wedding | Women’s Fiction w/Romantic elements 🎖️

Short Stories

  • A Dragon-Shaped Darkness | Published 🎖️

  • The Samurai’s Quest | Published

  • Honolulu| To Be Published, December 2026

  • StarlightBlossoms | YA Fantasy 🎖️

Flash Fiction (Under 1000 words)

  • The Grandmother Tree | To Be Published, November 2026🎖️

  • The Bun Dance | ModernFable

  • It Fell From the Sky | Horror

Novels in the works

  • UnpAIrd | YA Sci-F 🎖️

  • The One-Hundred Year Secret | Mystery

  • The Last Great Dragon War | Middle-GradeFantasy

  • Lara | Dystopian Sci-Fi


NOTE: Stories marked with 🎖️ have won awards and contests.