New York City-based, self-published author of the romantic-suspense series the Heartbreak Diaries and lifestyle blogger.
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the Heartbreak Diaries Series are romantic-suspense books with stories told from the heart’s perspective. The fiction series tackles how one’s heart approaches dating, relationships, marriage, and even situationships within the mind frame of living in the past, or concerns about the future.
What's unique about this series is that it dives into these heart types from a real and vulnerable place. Each book has a "dear diary" moment from an integral character, displaying their true intentions within the story. |
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Must Reads!
Must Reads!
What Is a Creator?
People often think being a creator means simply making something — a book, a song, a film, a piece of art. But creation is so much more than the finished product. To me, it's more than producing a tangible item or something to listen to. A creator is someone who takes a thought, a feeling, a memory, or a dream and gives it life. Read the full blog. |
3 Mistakes I Made as a
Self-Published Author When I decided to self-publish my first book, I thought the hardest part would be writing it. I quickly learned that finishing the manuscript was only the beginning. Self-publishing requires you to wear multiple hats—writer, editor, marketer, project manager, and entrepreneur—all at once. Read the full blog. |
Behind the Pen
Excerpts from the writing journey...
An endless process of professional growth and self-discovery!
The writing process is a journey filled with highs and lows. Every lesson—though frustrating at times—has shaped me, and looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. It's important to share that journey with fellow writers and aspiring authors because we can all learn from one another's successes, failures, and growth, while offering a helping hand along the way. Behind the Pen is my way of sharing my experience as a self-published author, with the hope that you'll find inspiration, encouragement, or take a moment away from your own journey to learn about mine.
Excerpts from the writing journey...
An endless process of professional growth and self-discovery!
The writing process is a journey filled with highs and lows. Every lesson—though frustrating at times—has shaped me, and looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. It's important to share that journey with fellow writers and aspiring authors because we can all learn from one another's successes, failures, and growth, while offering a helping hand along the way. Behind the Pen is my way of sharing my experience as a self-published author, with the hope that you'll find inspiration, encouragement, or take a moment away from your own journey to learn about mine.
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Change
Tapping into a New Genre
For years, I carved my voice into the world as a romance suspense author, drawing from lived experiences, emotional scars, and the healing that came through storytelling. But healing changes you, and once I made peace with my own past, I realized I no longer felt anchored to those stories. As writers evolve, so does their work—and I chose to embrace a new creative direction. Read more. |
On Break
Paused between takes.
The story’s still unfolding. What began as a therapeutic and creative outlet slowly turned into a source of pressure. Writing—once my safe space—became another item on my to-do list, tangled in deadlines, algorithms, and constant promotion. The joy faded, and burnout crept in. Read more. |
