My writing journey has been shaped by...

...being born to a refugee-immigrant mother and a first-generation-Canadian father in a city teeming with dream-chasers;

...learning English in first grade, and romancing the written word ever since;

...living in city and forest, on coastal and prairie landscapes, under open and shrouded skies, and marinating in all those vibes;

...earning a bachelor of education degree and a masters in communications studies, and recognizing that the act of writing is my greatest teacher;

...opening to insights from various writers, wisdom traditions, and critical readers, while staying true to my inner guidance;

...following the creative current and writing the gamut -- journalism, academic, marketing, creative non-fiction, fiction;

...coaching wannabe, stymied, and seasoned writers, helping graduate students launch their authentic professional voices, and facilitating writing workshops;

...and mostly by helping individuals, families, and organizations tell stories that open hearts, minds, and pathways.