Adult Stories & Reflections

What Writing Children’s Stories Has Taught Me About Kindness

Kindness isn’t something we’re born knowing—it’s something we learn, practice, and return to again and again. Writing for children has reminded me that kindness grows through mistakes, reflection, and grace, not perfection—and that this learning doesn’t stop when we grow up.

Adult Stories & Reflections

The Stories We Carry Long After Childhood

The stories we encounter early in life shape how we understand family, resilience, and meaning. Writing historical fiction rooted in family history has shown me how those early stories echo across generations, quietly influencing how we endure hardship and tell our own stories in return.