My personal writing career is extensive

  • I am an award-winning author of six books, more to come
  • My book Pillars earned a Starred Review from Publisher’s Weekly
  • Pillars won Gold from the Independent Publishers Awards
  • Stronger than Death won Bronze from the Independent Publishers Awards
  • Four of my books hit best seller lists in multiple categories
  • I have written nearly 400 articles
  • I’m published in The New York Times, Runners World, Christianity Today, and Long Reads, among dozens of others
  • My work is published in the Norton Anthology
  • I won a “Notable” designation in Best Travel Writing
  • I have traditionally published
  • I have self-published
  • I have published in academic journals
  • I’ve been on dozens of podcasts to talk about writing
  • I understand the benefits and challenges of both worlds

My international and cross-cultural experience is extensive

  • I lived in Somaliland for 10 months
  • I lived in Djibouti for 20 years
  • I’ve spent significant amounts of time in Kenya and France
  • I speak multiple languages
  • I have cross cultural adoptees in my family
  • I’m a city girl and I married a farmer! 😂
  • Almost all my own writing and speaking work is about this cross cultural experience
  • I am currently a PhD student in intercultural studies

I’ve lived it. I’ve written it.

I bring a unique perspective including

  • Deep Empathy: I understand the complexity of living and working between cultures.
  • Global Perspective: I bring an appreciation for nuance, highlighting cultural richness while avoiding clichés or oversimplifications.
  • Skilled Storytelling: I have a proven record helping clients articulate their unique journeys in ways that inspire, educate, and resonate with diverse audiences.
  • Courageous Honesty: I am not afraid of the hard parts of crossing cultures. There is loss, grief, and challenge alongside delight and positive transformation.

I bring a lifelong passion for books to your story.

Writing a book is intensely personal. I care about your story and I care about you. I will

  • Listen well
  • Ask insightful questions to ensure the core of your story is conveyed
  • Protect your privacy
  • Ensure you feel supported throughout the process
  • Conduct dogged research
    • interviewing experts in your field
    • reading books on your topic
    • exploring history or culture relevant to your story
    • …whatever it takes
  • Make sure the final product meets our high expectations for quality

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