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  • Why I wrote a POC main character

    Why I wrote a woman of colour protagonist in my fantasy book ‘Tale of the Dragon Champion’ as a white woman.

  • Choosing kindness is not weakness

    Reflections on a comment from my estranged father, a brother who cannot tell the difference between reality and his screens anymore, and my own beliefs in the value of human life.

  • What is Tales of Beasts about anyway?

    Learn more about why I chose to write the ‘Tales of Beasts’ series, and what I hope to accomplish through these books.

  • No one deserves to be killed

    I can’t believe I have to convince people that no one deserves to be killed

  • Forget national security, embrace natural security

    Natural security must replace our current understandings of security and national security. We must prioritise the security and well-being of people, animals, and the environment at large to live better. Our care for others must overtake our desires for individual success. Change occurs through embracing better values, which may then inform our policies, beliefs, and ultimately our actions.

  • Forget the old way of life, welcome the new

    Encouragement from the book of Ephesians for you as you navigate the changing world and your own growth.

  • It’s not meant to be like this

    With all the craziness that is going on around the world today, this is a reminder that it is not supposed to be like this. You aren’t going crazy but you do need to act.

  • Israel-Hamas War: No one deserves to die.

    This ever-worsening Israel-Palestine conflict is absolutely insane to watch unfold in real time, and I am absolutely shattered with each new report. Perhaps the worst thing is how people deny the basic truth of the torture, suffering, destruction, and death that is occurring in Palestine. Each day I can open my Instagram or TikTok accounts and see live footage from…

  • People are still experiencing things for the first time…

    Babies and children experience life anew, constantly learning. Similarly, we all encounter new ideas and experiences. Privilege exists and requires acknowledgment and action. Progress comes from engaging in difficult conversations and showing grace.

  • PSA – Stop posting personal details online

    Many ‘get to know me’ questionnaires have harmless questions, but some could compromise your security. These quizzes, popular among young women, may reveal personal information and pose risks. Be cautious online.