The #1 Rule of First Drafts: It’s Not Supposed to Be Good
There’s a moment every writer dreads: staring at a blinking cursor, heart hammering, because the words in your head don’t […]
Writing
Tarot
Lythra Tarot Review: A Modern Deck for Intuitive Readers
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Writing
The Scariest Character You’ll Ever Write—And Why Readers Need Them
When we think “scary character,” our minds usually jump straight to monsters. Fangs, shadows, knives, blood. They’re frightening, yes, but
Portfolio, Self
Why You Don’t Need to Be “High Functioning” to Be Worthy
We live in a culture obsessed with performance. You’re praised when you juggle ten things at once, admired for “keeping
Portfolio, Self
Conflict Avoidance: Why It Happens and How to Break Free
Learn why conflict avoidance develops, how it harms relationships, and six proven strategies to face difficult conversations with confidence.
Portfolio
The Living Soul of Appalachian Southern Food
When you think of Southern food, you might picture fried chicken, collards, biscuits and gravy. But in the the hills
Portfolio, Self
Rediscovering Yourself Through Parts Work: Todd, the Protector Who Wants You to Run
I want to start with a frank line: I’m not a mental health professional. What I am offering here is
News
So You Can Say the Thing
Picture it, Ohio, 2025. I started crying because I missed this man so much I couldn’t speak it out loud.
News, Writing
How Far the Rewrite
Hey friend! I first published How Far the Sky sometime at the end of April 2025, and I thought, “Thank
Self
Inner Kindness, Outer Impact
Because life is fucking hard enough. We live in a time where corporations are people, and profits are everything. When