MY MISSION
I use my strengths as a book coach and my skills as a storyteller to challenge writers to create stories they’re proud of and that resonate with readers. I serve genre fiction writers who are serious about engaging their readers. They write stories with compelling characters who go through dark places but who (sometimes) come out the other side better from the experience.
My clients, whether they strive for traditional or self-publishing goals, are ready to invest in their own success. I provide valuable resources to those writers struggling to get started, those who’ve already finished a great first draft, and anyone in between.
A Little About Me
In fifth grade, I got my first job delivering newspapers. In college, after years of working in libraries and bookstores, I started writing obituaries for a local newspaper.
I've lived as a writer and editor ever since.
After college, I rediscovered my love of genre novels and comics. The more I read, the more I wanted to be a part of the community, so I offered my editing services to the writers with whom I had developed friendships. In 2007, I helped Robert Tinnell and Todd Livingston edit The Wicked West II: Abomination and Other Tales for Image Comics.
I was hooked.
The more stories I edited, the more energized I felt. I loved sharing my expertise and helping others improve their stories.
Now, I've been writing and editing professionally for over 25 years, having written and edited comics, fiction, memoirs, news reports, corporate documentation, and yes, even obituaries.
Perhaps I'm most well known for House of Fear, a comic series that introduces kids to the thrills of scary stories.
In addition to providing coaching and editorial feedback to writers, I recently started to share insight on Substack. With Balancing Opposites, I share my experiences with a wider audience. Creating art can be difficult, and I want to show creators they aren't alone when dealing with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and other mental roadblocks.
My favorite part of all of this is working closely with writers to help them improve their skills.
Storytelling is my life, and helping others is my passion.
