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As the founder of The Create Space, my Substack newsletter and online community, I explore what it means to live an inspired, intentional, and creative life.

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As a freelance writer, I specialize in stories that blend mindful observation with research-backed insight—covering wellness, science, and nature with clarity and heart.

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As a children’s author, I write about science and nature. I’m represented by Kristina Sutton Lennon at Focused Artists. My nonfiction books help young readers explore their world with curiosity and wonder.

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Books for Kids

Mountain Lions

Ages 8-11

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Step into the secretive world of mountain lions and discover how these powerful cats hunt, hide, and survive in the wild. Packed with vivid photos, fun facts, maps, and kid-friendly features, this fast-paced nonfiction read is perfect for curious animal lovers and young researchers.

Space Stations

Ages 10-15

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Blast off into the race to build space stations and discover the scientists, astronauts, and groundbreaking technology that changed space exploration forever. Filled with striking photos, exciting facts, and colorful infographics, this engaging book brings the adventure of living and working in space to life.

Doggy Data series

Ages 6-8

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Meet the lively Yorkshire terrier and other great breeds. Discover what makes each dog such a big favorite. With adorable photos, fun facts, quizzes, and easy-to-understand care tips, readers will explore the breed’s personality, appearance, and needs to see which dog is the perfect pet match.

Fish

Ages 6-8

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Dive beneath the surface to discover the amazing world of fish and how scientists classify them. With colorful photos, fun facts, and clear examples, young readers will explore what makes fish unique while learning how animals are grouped from kingdom to species.

For as long as I can remember, stories have been my home.

I turned a lifelong love of reading and writing into a career that spans journalism, marketing, children’s nonfiction, and creative personal writing.

I hold a B.A. in English from N.C. State University and bring nearly two decades of experience to my work.

Over the years, I’ve written magazine features, corporate content, and more than 15 nonfiction children’s books for the educational market—always with the goal of sparking curiosity and wonder.

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