Ramen

TW: Suicide mention, violence, gore, wrist cutting                 It was nighttime when we made plans to return to Portland, the place that almost killed me. The dark hung around me and pressed down on my spine, attempting to drag me back to that place where it all truly…

An Unkindness

As Mother and I walked out of the zoo and through the parking lot, I glanced down a row to see an unkindness of ravens perched atop a white car. The harsh Oregon sun glistened on their ebony feathers as the dozen ruffled their feathers and snickered amongst themselves. Their…

Soothed

The coyotes come out earlier each night. Sometimes I swear they’re just outside my window, calling out for me to join them. They yip and howl, beckoning me closer to the edge of reckless abandon. And as I close my eyes, I find peace in their loud requests for company….

A Glimpse (1)

A small look at the world of Viridis. Please consider checking more information out about my novel by clicking the “current projects” link on the right hand side!   Jade stood on the cusp of the battlefield. Sand danced in the air, picked up with the slight breeze over the…

[Closed] Call for betas!

[Closed, thank you!] Hello! If you’ve gotten here, then you’re interested in being a beta for my novel, Viridis! I’m so honored that you’re considering doing this for me. A little about the book, before we get down to business: After years of fighting a war she doesn’t believe in,…