I tell the stories I see in the world and the ones that pound on the walls of my head to be let out. I write fiction – usually speculative or literary, and non-fiction – usually about art, religion, or social justice.

a little backstory: I’m a Florida native, and while I’ll always have a thing for alligators and Miami sunsets, I’ve also made homes and found roots in Alaska, New York City, and Brazil. A few years ago, I moved from São Paulo to Portland, Oregon. By day, I work in marketing as a freelance copywriter. When I’m not writing, I’m probably buying books at Powell’s or adventuring in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and our very fluffy dog.

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