My work focuses on holding space for people—and their books—at the edge of becoming.
What I’ve learned about myself is that I ’m drawn to people who carry a message they feel compelled to share—people who sense that their work is meant to serve something larger than themselves. I love supporting writers committed to self-reflection, healing work, and creating a more compassionate world.
As an author, editor, and publisher, it’s a privilege to serve as Chief Creative at Village of Care Press. As a book doula, I’ve had the honor of nurturing 21 collaborative books for Retreat House Spirituality Center and 15 books for solo authors—each one a distinct act of care, courage, and becoming. You can learn more about my own publications below.
Clients often describe me as multi-faceted, and I love to explore their work with them. As a long-time Buddhist, practices of mindfulness, meditation, and compassion naturally shape how I work with clients—especially when the process feels vulnerable or overwhelming. Before the pandemic, I was a comedy performer and I believe gentle irreverence is a form of care, especially when the going gets tough. This integration of disciplines and experiences allows me to work with the whole person, not just the writer or the manuscript.
Lifelong learning is both a refuge and nourishment for me. An explorer by nature, insatiable curiosity compels me to learn about people, cultures, and how we sustain resilient happiness. I’ve lived in five countries, nine states, and 26 communities—and traveled widely beyond that. This has given me a deep respect for diverse ways of knowing, a soft spot for non-native English speakers, and a continuing commitment to social justice and equity.
Drawing on my early years as an archaeologist, I often describe my Self as an archaeologist of the Soul, seeking out spaces that speak to the culture of place and the origins of our shared humanity. I am fascinated by the stories we tell around campfires, real and metaphorical—stories that tell who we are and how we got here, stories that shape who we are becoming. Alongside my publishing work, I am a holistic healer, teacher, and artist, with certifications in storytelling, playwriting, shamanism, eco-spirituality, and Jungian dreamwork. These understandings of the world and aligned practices continue to shape my writing and deepen my capacity to hold space for others as their own work is birthed into the world.
2026/2027 Projects
The Edge of Becoming: 108 Meditations on Courage, Hope, and Inner Peace (Expected February 2026)
Stepping Into the Void: A Journey of Becoming in Poetry (Expected March 2026)
The Art of the Personal Retreat (expected April 2026)
Savage River Memoir (expected 2027)
Books and Plays
A River Runs Through You [unpublished, debuted February 27, 2021].
Tikkun Olam [unpublished play, debuted May 13, 2021].
Happiness (2017)
Untying the Yellow Ribbon: Transforming How Veterans and Communities Thrive (2013)
Other Published Work
21 collaborative books for Retreat House Spirituality Center in Dallas
23 satire pieces for Dallas Comedy House
13 lifestyle pieces for Your Tango
14 personal narratives and essays
58 poems
The Formal Stuff
BA, Cornell University, Anthropology/Archaeology
MA, The University of Michigan, Anthropology/Archaeology
PhD, The University of Michigan, Higher and Adult Continuing Education (ABD)
Organizational and Executive Coach Training, The Newfield Network
Quantum Leap Platinum, Publicity and Marketing Program for Authors, Speakers, and Consultants