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I was listening to a writing podcast when an author of more than twenty novels said something that caught my attention. He wanted to write a novella next. Just like that, something clicked. I had been deep in draft two of my historical fiction novel when that single comment made me look at my manuscript in a whole new light. The first act—already written, already complete—had its own beginning, middle, and end. Its own emotional arc. Its own resolution. That wasn’t just an ac

March was full in the best way. It started out with a bang when I published my first book on March 3rd. I started You Don’t Have to Stay after crying on a plane home from Paris, dreading the return to a job I hated. A couple of days before the book went live, I realized the publish date was exactly one year after that fateful plane ride. It felt like a meant-to-be moment. It was huge. Once my first book was out there—and with it, my heart on my sleeve—I thought I’d feel more

Tucked into Paris’s Latin Quarter, the Church of Saint-Séverin is a stunning Gothic landmark whose centuries of history and quiet beauty make it a powerful setting for my novel.

On my fifth trip to Paris—this time researching my novel—I explored the city not as a tourist, but as a writer, discovering how its neighborhoods, history, and unexpected moments reshaped my story.

As I prepare to revise my novel, I return to Paris to research the real locations that shape my story—from its historic arrondissements to the streets and landmarks my characters will call home.

And the thread that binds them together I never expected to write a book, let alone two books at the same time — especially two that seem nothing alike on the surface. Two books born from one cozy workspace. One is a nonfiction book called You Don’t Have to Stay — a guide for anyone who feels stuck in a job or a life that slowly wears them down. It was born from a moment that left a lasting impression on me: sitting on a plane, tears running down my face, realizing I didn’t

In Halifax, I explored the Titanic’s aftermath at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where artifacts and stories reveal the city’s central role in the recovery effort after the ship’s sinking.

Built side by side in Belfast, the Titanic and her sister ship Olympic followed dramatically different paths—one enduring for decades, the other becoming a legend in tragedy.

Visiting the SS Nomadic in Belfast, the last remaining White Star Line ship, I stepped into a living piece of Titanic history—exploring the vessel that once ferried passengers to the great liner in 1912.

Exploring Belfast’s Titanic history, I visited the shipyard where she was built, the Titanic Belfast museum, and the SS Nomadic—experiencing the powerful legacy of the ship and the people behind her story.

Exploring Southampton’s Titanic history, I retraced the steps of passengers and crew—from the train route to historic pubs and museums—discovering the human stories that still linger in the city today.

How do you bring history to life in a novel? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my research process—from Titanic survivors to World War I—and the real stories that inspire my writing.

Inspired by a real Titanic survivor, my debut historical novel follows a woman who chooses to sail again—only to find herself in Europe as World War I begins. A story of resilience, courage, and starting over after loss.