How My Scientific Background Influenced My Novels
When I decided to write a novel where science played into the plot, I didn't want to revert to standard tropes. I wanted the science to feel real.
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March 27, 2020
The Quarantine Diaries: Week 2
Our second week in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic: lots of anxiety and irrational guilt, but also the coming of spring & some good eats.
March 22, 2020
5-Minute Muesli
Bored with the same old breakfast? Throw together this muesli in five minutes, and you'll be all set to have a quick and nutritious morning meal.
March 20, 2020
The Quarantine Diaries: Week 1
A recap of our first week adapting to rapidly changing circumstances in the COVID-19 pandemic: school closures, remote work, and feelings of overwhelm.
March 15, 2020
Tempeh Kebabs
This recipe is a vegan take on joojeh kebab, a popular Persian dish. Tempeh stands in for chicken here, though you could easily use tofu instead.
March 7, 2020
A Playlist for When We Vanished
Music is a central component of my debut novel, When We Vanished, so I decided to create a playlist of songs that influenced the book.
March 5, 2020
Cherry Hand Pies
These little cherry pie pockets are perfectly portable and absolutely delicious.
March 3, 2020
My Favorite Bird: Crows!
Ah, the ubiquitous crow. No matter where you are (at least here in the Pacific Northwest), you can be assured that crows will be there, too.
March 2, 2020
On Location: When We Vanished
Go on a virtual tour of some of the locations mentioned in When We Vanished, the first book of the Call of the Crow Quartet.
March 1, 2020
Naming a Character is Just As Hard As Naming a Baby
The stakes are lower when choosing the perfect name for a fictional creation. But I've put as much thought into naming my characters as I did my children.
February 29, 2020