Before the First Word

April 1, 2026

Not every spark of an idea becomes a story. Before the outline, before the research, before writing the first word, I ask myself these 5 questions.

Why I Write for Young People

March 1, 2026

The simple answer is that those years have less to do with age than with a particular moment in life when the world widens, questions deepen, and stories begin to matter in new ways.

Starting Over

February 1, 2026

I’m beginning again, quietly and with intention