Welcome to Thistlemarsh!
I am delighted to share a closer look at the cover of Thistlemarsh (on sale April 21, 2026), as well as the book description and some...
Thistlemarsh Cover Reveal in Reactor Magazine!
Originally posted on Substack July 24, 2025 I am over the moon that Reactor Magazine featured the cover reveal for Thistlemarsh! It is...
A Brief Overview of the Tetris Effect
Curiosity # 8 Â Reposted from Substack August 18, 2025 This week, my husband has been playing Tetris Effect 1 Â on the Nintendo Switch. I...
The Fraught History of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Curiosity #7 Reposted from Substack August 12, 2025 The Leaning Tower of Pisa seemed to be in every classroom I was in from kindergarten...
The Strange and Horrific History of Whaling
Curiosity #6 Reposted from Substack July 21, 2025 The concept of whaling has been both a terror and a fascination of mine since I first...
The Great Folk Revival
Curiosity #5 Reposted from Substack June 24, 2025 ***Please note that The Great Folk Revival (and its ramifications) is a vast and...
The Wild World of Ball Lightning
Curiosity #4 Reposted from Substack June 10, 2025 I was first introduced to the rare meteorological phenomena of ball lightning through...
The Origin of the Bed & Breakfast
Curiosity #3 Reposted from Substack March 18, 2025 This past weekend, I scheduled myself a little writing getaway in Estes Park. The idea...
Thistlemarsh, Coming Spring 2026!
Some Big News! Coming Spring 2026... The last few months have been an absolute whirlwind. I am so grateful to my brilliant agent Sarah...
A Brief Study in Popcorn
Curiosity # 2 Reposted from Substack March 12 2025 Like most people, I am a huge popcorn fan. My husband and I pop a bag at least twice a...
