About Me
My Story
I’ve been losing myself in books since my grandmother introduced me to Winnie-the-Pooh when I was seven-years-old. She was a school teacher, a mother to 8 children, and someone who enjoyed encouraging her loved ones to excel. I spent the summers with her and my grandfather, and she would often invite me to sit beside her in bed so that we could share a book. Even now, I can smell her scent—a mixture of cigarettes and Chloe perfume. And I remember wanting to make her proud.
On the night that she picked the Winnie-the-Pooh novel, I believe that she hoped that I would grow to love reading for entertainment. Together, we slowly read the book, with Grandma nudging me to sound out new words that she then defined. I giggled, she laughed, and we made it through all the chapters over a few days. Little did she know that I would never be the same after we finished the book. Because of her, I was transformed into an addicted reader of almost anything that I could get my hands on.
I still have that Winnie-the-Pooh book, which Grandma gifted to me before I went back home to my parents. Since that time, it feels like I’ve read at least one million books that span every genre under the sun. I guess it’s not surprising that I would begin to think of my own fictional stories. At first, I just thought it would be fun to write books that I had not found from other authors. Then, after discussing plot ideas with friends and family members, I realized that I wanted to write books that they and others would like to read.
I’ve followed my own guiding star and made a plethora of mistakes along the way. By falling down multiple times, I’ve discovered that writing a good book is easier said than done. I’ve also discovered that I enjoy the process too much to let the agony deter me. LOL So I’ll keep on writing, and (hopefully) keep getting better at it.
Thank you, Grandma!
Personal Life
I have a lifelong passion for animals, which is greatly indulged by my three rambunctious dogs. My love for them and all non-human creatures sparked a unique adventure: training in telepathic animal communication since 2021. Earlier this year, I wrote a short manual, You Could Hear What I Hear, which shares some of the most intriguing and heartwarming conversations I’ve had with animals. Plus, I spill the secrets on how anyone can tap into this incredible ability.
But that’s just the beginning of my journey! My experiences in chatting with animals have led me to dive into the fascinating world of medical intuition. Once I’ve completed my training, I plan to work with sea animals at rehabilitation facilities, helping them “tell their stories” about their physical and emotional needs. The ultimate goal? To give their caregivers powerful insights that help these magnificent creatures heal and prepare for life back in the wild.
