Surprise!
Weirdos Welcome Launched Early on Amazon!

I write stories that sit at the intersections of healing, humor, and humanity. From a deeply personal memoir about a mother’s journey through grief, to a whimsical children’s series created to spark curiosity, to my newest YA novel celebrating neurodivergent first love, I’m drawn to the moments that make us feel most alive.
If you’re a reader or writer who believes stories can change us, comfort us, or help us see the world a little differently, you’re in the right place. Stick around, explore, and join me on the blog.


Chance Meeting
JUST MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS UNTIL I WASN’T On yesterday’s walk, I noticed a young man carefully removing a piece of art from his car. The gentleman had close-cropped hair, beard, and stylish business clothes. Notably, he held the art like he was holding a newborn. Within the gilded frame glittered gold hand-embroidered Arabic letters […]
Writing Equals Healing
During an interview last week, Doug Blecher, the founder of Autism Personal Coach, asked me: “How has writing helped you deal with trauma in a way that other outlets have not?” If you’ve ever journaled or kept some kind of diary, you will know the answer to that question. Writing things down helps […]
Pass The Tissues, It’s High School Reunion
How Do We Stay Young? Clean living, regular exercise and mindfulness all play a part. But what about the less obvious stuff? The things you forget to mention to your therapist. The things that catch your emotions when you least expect it. Speaking of emotions, my late Uncle Al, who lived to be 102, was […]