The Privilege of Clean Eating
It's easy to eat healthy on a budget, right? Well... not exactly. In this post, I delve deeper into the way that food choices intersect with privilege.
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June 30, 2020
Virtual Launch of When We Vanished!
When We Vanished is now available in stores! Check out the online launch: read an interview, watch the virtual reading, and join me for Q&A.
June 2, 2020
Writing About Violence
My debut novel, When We Vanished, contains some violent scenes. A few early readers suggested toning them down. I decided not to - and here's why.
May 21, 2020
Writing Diverse Characters: 4 Lessons Learned
Four important lessons I've learned from writing a novel featuring characters from cultural backgrounds that are not my own.
April 8, 2020
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.
March 27, 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
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