The journal
storytelling • case studies • book reviews
Why This Book Exists
A sneak peek into why this book exists with the introduction to my nonfiction book, Forged in Fire: Writing Fiction to Heal, releasing soon!
10 Reasons I Love Writing Fiction to Heal
And why I want to scream it for everyone to hear!
Fiction Is Not One Size Fits All
There are many forms of fiction — let’s celebrate them all!
The Truth in The Lie*
There’s a lot I want/can say about this novel and after sitting with all my feelings/emotions about it the last week, I decided to split this essay into two, because there’s so much more than just the content piece for this novel. There is a whole other aspect that demands to be talked about. And we’ll get there. But for now, I want to talk about the takeaways from a novel centered around sexual abuse. A novel that is reminiscent of Lolita, and yet… not.
The Unexpected Gift of Writing Fiction to Heal
Want to see massive growth within yourself? Write a fiction novel and then reread it years later.
Is Writing Fiction to Heal for You?
A quick guide to determine if this is a good process for you.
Sometimes, it's Easier to Spin
I adore KJ Farnham for writing such a brave and honest book about trauma. She was lovely enough to answer a few of my burning questions in an interview. Check it out!
How The Punisher and Writing my Own Novel Helped my Recovery
What does The Punisher and writing my novel have to do with recovery? Read and find out!
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