Writer. Editor. Story coach. Amateur photographer. Mother. Wife. Science geek. And time traveler.

I'm a woman who wears many hats, and sometimes, at the same time. Even with multiple hats on, everything that I do is about finding that sense of truth, even if the truth is hard to swallow.

My fiction has thriller roots, diving into the darker sides of society. I pull on the heartstrings by writing stories that push my characters to their limits, forcing them to make difficult choices as they strive to do what is right, living to a moral code—even if what is right goes against societal norms. And sometimes, doing what is right means blowing shit up. Shrapnel and body parts often fly in every direction.

My nonfiction (commonly found on my blog) is filled with the chaotic workings of my mind as I navigate the internet, publishing… and life. Being a parent at the birth of the digital era (with the birth of the internet and cellphones) was not easy—and I do what I can to share my knowledge and experiences with others, so they don’t have to navigate the muddy waters alone.

I have made some mistakes along my journey—big mistakes. If sharing my knowledge and experience can help just one person avoid making the same mistakes that I've made, then I have achieved something magical.

Pay it forward.

This is the driving ethos behind everything that I do.

Through my day job as a developmental editor and story coach, I help writers feel confident with their writing, taking control of the story that they want to tell. And I get super-excited when one of my clients takes that next step on their journey within the publishing industry.

Oh… Before I forget… That time traveler thing… I live in New Zealand, the land of the Hobbits. And because I live in New Zealand, I not only experience winter when everyone else is in summer (and vice versa), but I’m also a day ahead of those on the other side of the planet.

So, take a seat and enjoy the roller coaster ride that is my brain.

Working with me as the Story Coach

Because I'm a writer myself, I know firsthand the struggles that novelists go through to knock their stories into shape and get them out into the world. And the expectations of the internet-based world can be overwhelming.

But let's take this one step at a time and focus on what is fundamental to any writer's career… and that's story!

To build a solid writing career, you need to start with a story the readers can't put down—and want to read again when they've finished.

I believe that the focus of editing should be on the story and the reader experience. If that story is captivating and the characters are those we want to fall in love with, then punctuation and grammar become the little stuff.

Working with me, you will:

• learn how to take full advantage of show within your manuscripts, crafting story in deep POV;
• develop dialogue that is natural and a joy to read;
• tighten those plots and connect the beats of a story to the main character's journey;
• discover how you might build an online platform safely that is suited to your personality;
• gain the confidence to claim that title of writer, because that is what you are;
• and have a cheerleader in the corner who will be just as excited as you are when you take that next step in your writing journey.

There are many ways that I can help you along your own writing journey. All you have to do is be willing to take the next step.