It all started when I was on maternity leave with my second child. I used to take my kids on daily hikes through the forest, sometimes as long as 10 km. On these hikes, my toddler and I would make up stories about magical creatures and mystical forests and whimsical lands. I started putting these ideas down on paper and before I knew it, I had my first picture book, The Magical Forest. ​I illustrated and self-published The Magical Forest, which was such a great experience for me.

 

I write in any spare time I can find between my engineering job and being a mom with the goal of continuing to publish more children’s books. I write picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels and love the flexibility that comes with writing across several age ranges.

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My books are inspired by my passion for STEM as an engineer and the everyday wonder I see through the eyes of my two children. My stories often explore curiosity, identity, and how kids make sense of the world. I’m drawn to characters who think differently and solve problems in unexpected ways. As both a writer and a parent, I strive to create books that are engaging, affirming, heartfelt, and sprinkled with a touch of humour.

 

I am actively querying many of my books, with the goal of securing a literary agent.

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I’m a member of SCBWI and Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 challenge.