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If You Want Change,
You Have to Make Change Several years ago, I realized I wanted my life to look…
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When Trauma Changes the Landscape of Your Life
Sometimes the danger leaves before the fear does. The police arrive.The sirens fade.The bruises heal.The house…
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When You’re Ready to Leave
With second-guessing.With wondering if it’s really “that bad.”With hoping things will change. Some stories don’t start…
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I Made It 7 Days
For years, I read a man’s weekly newsletter. Every year, he would pick something new to…
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Where Did the Story Begin?
Where Did the Story Begin? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where stories begin. Not…
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Beneath the Fault Line: Where It All Began
A few months ago, my coworkers challenged me. They said,“You should write your next book about…
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Where Characters Come From
Brentford Ortega IV from Ashes & Honey. Charming on the surface. Dangerous underneath. Readers sometimes ask…
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Writing Stories That Heal: From Margo’s Magic to Ashes & Honey
Stories have always been more than entertainment for me. They are a way to reach hearts,…
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Meet Rebecca: The Quiet Strength Behind Ashes & Honey
Some characters arrive loudly. They demand attention.They dominate every scene.They announce themselves as unforgettable. Rebecca did…
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Why I Write Stories That Empower Women
I write stories about women who endure, survive, and rise—not because they are fearless, but because…