Say hello to Twist the Branch (FKA Seeker of the Lost Song)

Exciting news: Seeker of the Lost Song isn’t called that anymore! I wrote before about working with book coach Karen A Parker on developing Seeker further, but this change isn't a result of that. I had been mulling over new title ideas for a long time. I wanted one that…

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Introducing: the Undone Rituals Mixtape project on Patreon

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I came of age on the late ‘90s internet, a very small world of DIY creativity and un-algorithmed self-expression. I’ve always loved exploring ideas and putting them out there, rough edges and all. So in 2025 I’m creating the Undone Rituals Mixtape project, a year-long creative experiment outside of my…

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Historical inspiration for my fantasy novel: foreign rule in Finland & the Philippines

Why do I write historically-inspired SF/F set in societies that disregard personal autonomy? I admit, when I first noticed it I got a little concerned.⁠ Shouldn’t I be writing about dragons or something lighthearted and fun? ⁠ Then I took a step back and looked at the broad strokes history…

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Honoured to be the inaugural Captured Phantoms “Pay It Forward” Scholarship Award recipient

I'm honoured to be the inaugural Captured Phantoms "Pay It Forward" Scholarship Award Recipient. The fund was established by the wonderful book coach and editor Karen A. Parker, and I'm excited to work with Karen on developing Seeker of the Lost Song! The fund helps subsidize the cost of coaching,…

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