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The Postage Shop
Candles flickered as I straightened my back, the picture of poise on my friend's couch. I'd just been spilling out all my wedding planning woes, but now I needed to say something else, to share this vivid picture in my mind. "It's like a postage shop," I told her....
I can’t stop thinking about this book
A year ago, a publishing company asked me to work on a special project. Shannon Dunn-Downing, the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in snowboarding, had written her memoir. And they wanted me to edit it. I was floored. Why it touched me... I write these...
New Author + Engagement Photos!
I accidentally started a no-makeup club. 2.1K people saw this short video I made about not wearing makeup. And their comments inspired me to actually go to my author photo session last Saturday without any on. I think they turned out well...but let's see what you all...
My favorite books of 2025 (so far)
It's almost Thanksgiving! I've been thinking about favorite books I've read this year. I never set a reading goal (my goal is more like, don't read when you're supposed to be doing something else), but maybe I should've. I've lost much of my love for reading. For so...
This simple habit UNLOCKED my faith
Last Saturday, I sold out(!!!) of my book at a local event. It's only the second event my publisher has asked me to attend, and I got SO EXCITED. And when I did, I started reminiscing with my fiance. Because selling out at an event isn't something I've ever asked God...
I Quit Grief Books (and it boosted my mental health)
I had a serious problem. Every time my friends and I went to a bookstore (like this crazy cool one in Columbus that’s literally a maze of books), my problem resurfaced. I was drawn to certain books. Over and over again I’d pick a book based on its cover. And it was a...
A stranger approached me in Starbucks…
This morning, a man I didn't know approached me in Starbucks. I was working on a new book. A few of my friends were also at Starbucks with me. And then he came in and sat down. A tall guy, heavily leaning on a pair of crutches. Graying hair. Lines in his face from...