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I’ve been writing since grade school and riding horses for even longer. I grew up immersed in English riding - dressage, jumpers, and pleasure - before boarding my first horse at a reining barn, where I explored reining and western pleasure. These early experiences with horses have stayed with me, shaping not only my life but also the heart of my storytelling.

I don’t like to limit myself to any one genre. Instead, I focus on human connection, letting each story’s world - whether contemporary romance, fantasy, or sci-fi - grow naturally from the relationships at its center. My current work is focused on queer contemporary romance, with The South Fork Stories, a standalone series, and the first book, What Remains Unsaid, slated for release in 2027.

When I’m not writing, you can find me exploring the world through a camera lens, attempting to rollerblade, daydreaming of house renovations, or spending time with my husband and our dogs along the coast of North Carolina. I invite readers to follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for casual updates and event announcements. Or you can click the link below to find me on Patreon, where I share behind-the-scenes content and the lore.

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