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I have always been a dreamer and in the summer of 2010, I decided to write down a portion of a dream. That dream, which was more of a nightmare helped form what is now my first completed novel project Dreams of the Heart. I have since went on to write many more short stories and magazine articles. My second novel Twin Souls: A Blue Moon Novel allowed me to cut my chops on fantasy storytelling.

My latest novel Cherrywood Inn: A Legacy explores grief, love, and determination to create your own path. I am so excited for the world to read this story. I believe that love can be healing and I pray for all who read it to finish with full hearts.

It took a long time for me to decide that I was a writer. I thought that my daydreaming and daily whimsy ...more

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	Twin Souls: A Blue Moon Novel (Blue Moon Series Book 1) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Welcome to the New Year, friends! I’m so excited that 2026 is here because I really feel like this is going to be my year. My year of expansion, my year of growth, and my year of trying new things. I cannot share every step …

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Blood Moon (Blood Chronicles, #1)

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The twist at the end was great. I was expecting something a bit different but I like how imperfect the author left it. Well written, expertly paced, and exciting to follow. If you like CSI, Law and Order and Cold Case...just add a bit more character ...more
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“Did you ever hear of cognitive dissonance?” she asked. “No.” “Basically, it’s a theory that people subconsciously reinterpret their motives and actions in a way that makes them feel better about themselves afterward. And then they start to believe that the basis of the reinterpretation is also true.”
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