If you’re new to my work, this page will help you find the right book for you — or for the reader in your life.
I write middle-grade stories for curious young readers, and literary fiction and memoir for adults who like quiet, thoughtful books.
Choose where to begin:
For young readers (ages 9–14)
Middle-grade fantasy and literary fiction — Leo’s Magical Journeys and The Gilly Diaries
For adult readers
Literary fiction and memoir — reflective, place-driven, and quietly emotional. Click here
Leo’s Magical Journeys
A middle-grade fantasy series.
Each book follows Leo as he discovers a different kind of courage—through music, imagination, friendship, and self-trust.
Start here:
Leo and the Magic Guitar of the Ozarks (Book 1)
→ Read the first chapter
→ Listen to the audiobook
→ Buy on Amazon
The Gilly Diaries
Middle-grade literary fiction—quiet, emotional, and told in an intimate diary voice.
Start here:
Tangerines (Book 1)
→ Read the first chapter
→ Listen to the audiobook
→ Buy on Amazon
For adult readers
If you prefer memoir, start with Three Cacti Under a Magnolia Sky. If you’re drawn to fiction, The Weight of Wonders is a quieter place to begin.
Three Cacti Under a Magnolia Sky
A memoir about family, immigration, and starting over.
→ Read the first chapte
→ Buy on Amazon
The Weight of Wonders
A literary novel about obsession, faith, and quiet unraveling.