What began as a school assignment about a woman who influenced my life became a labor of love and the inspiration for The Girl Who Carried Home with Her. Through childhood memories, my grandmother's stories of war and immigration, and years of historical research, I discovered the remarkable history behind the woman I knew. This is the story behind my novella—and why preserving our family stories matters.
Tag: storytelling
Saying Goodbye—Not Just Once, But Forever
A reflection on writing, memory, and the meaning of saying goodbye—especially when “see you later” isn’t promised. An excerpt from my upcoming historical fiction project.
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.
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.
