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Where to begin? Well, I've been writing since I was six years old. I used to fold construction paper in half, staple the seam to make a "book", and then write my stories on the pages (with rather sub-par illustrations, I might add). I discovered the world of cinematography and film around the age of 11, and used to create shows featuring my American Girl dolls and beanie babies. I'd also give nightly news reports from behind my nightstand (very official) and even created a neighborhood newsletter that I'd stuff into my neighbors' mailboxes while cruising around on my bike (it was the 90s in Indiana, a different time). Needless to say, I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit, so it's no surprise I wound up pursuing the more creative path in life with YouTube/social media and writing.

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It wasn't always a part of the plan, though. As an elder millennial, I did fall victim to the "girlboss" mentality where I really thought I wanted to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Working nearly a decade in a soul-sucking corporate job really changed my perspective and, after a health scare in 2014, I realized I didn't want to be spending my days doing work that didn't feel meaningful or worthwhile. I rediscovered my passion for writing and started making YouTube videos full of writing advice and tutorials about the drafting, revision, and self-publishing process. My community grew crazy-fast, to over 40,000 subscribers, and in that time, I had some incredible opportunities appear. I taught at writing workshops, spoke at writing events as the keynote speaker, co-hosted a writing retreat in Bali, went on a book tour in the U.S. and Canada, and exhibited at events like BookCon.

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When COVID hit, I went through a spiritual awakening and reconnected with my more intuitive, mystical, witchy self. Little did I know that this would be the catalyst for most of what I write now: layered, complex stories with paranormal and occult elements. With the help of my Scottish ancestors, I was able to tap into my psychic and clairvoyant abilities and began offering tarot card readings and other services in the metaphysical space. It got to a point where I was doing 5+ tarot readings a day and I quickly realized I didn't have the bandwidth to continue at the rate I was going. I'm grateful that, in such a short period of time, I was able to intuitively guide hundreds of people through those readings. I hope it's something I'll be able to return to someday.

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Flash forward to 2022 where I reconnected with my soulmate and love of my life after a very otherworldly encounter. I moved into his house within a month and we were engaged and married that same year. On our wedding day, I discovered I was pregnant with our first little girl, Ivy. Not long after, I discovered I was pregnant with our second sweet girl, Violet. Within a very short span, my life had been completely uprooted in the best way possible. Even amidst the chaos of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood, I continued to write, publish my books, and post content. Suffice it to say, my day-to-day is packed to the brim. This life is insanely full and busy and chaotic and, yes, overwhelming at times, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!