Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start writing.
The first poem I remember writing was in third grade, it was a poem about the Rocky Mountains (I’m a Colorado native). We had a poetry reading amongst all the students and parents and my poem was voted most well performed and written. From that point forward, I began to see the world through a much different lens. The world seemed full of metaphors waiting for me to weave into poetry. Although I didn’t get serious about publishing up until a couple of years ago, I still used writing as my medium of expression.
Describe your writing process? Is there anything unique about it?
I think there’s this really weird thing I do. I keep this running list of words I find intriguing and satisfying. Okay, have you ever heard someone say clementine, for example, and go, “Wow it sounds like a poem just dripped from their tongue?” Just me? That’s okay. Anyhow, I find inspiration in words and all of their unique sounds.
Have you published any books or do you have a desire to do so?
Yes, I have! I published my first poetry collection a year ago. “(Un)Wholesome” is a compilation of heartache, toxic relationships, growth, and healing. It’s a transparent 250 pages of my healing journey because I believe honesty is the access point to our highest selves.
My second poetry collection will be releasing on November 1st. “Honeycomb Heart” is a very important project for me. It has been a matter of taking the things that were unhealed or hiding and exposing them, in order to make honey of them. “Honeycomb Heart” is proof that the things that sting still have the capacity to make us sweet.
Do you have any favorite poets or authors?
Absolutely, my favorite poets are Morgan Harper Nichols, Alison Malee, and Janne Robinson.
Do you have a favorite book of poetry or poems?
Ooo that’s a tough choice! I would almost have to say Blue. by Baeley Hathaway or This Is For The Women Who Don’t Give A F*ck by Janne Robinson.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Alison Malee’s “This is The Journey.”
What do you like to do when you’re not writing? Full-time job, pets, hobbies?
I LOVE hiking, playing volleyball, traveling, and watching horror movies. My boyfriend and I will be traveling to Australia come the first of November, it’ll be my first time out of the country. I can’t wait!
Currently, I do have a full-time job as a receptionist at a family-owned company. But, I would like to transition into teaching online courses about emotional responsibility and development. I have been extremely fascinated by the human mind as long as I can remember, plus I also feel as though I am a navigator by nature.
Also, I have two cats. Their names are Pumpkin and Pistachio. Pumpkin looks like Garfield (and he’s getting as chunky as him) and little Pistachio looks like a small cow. They’re the sweetest.
Are you working on a current project?
At the moment, I’m trying to get everything lined up for “Honeycomb Heart” marketing and release wise. Beyond that, I don’t have a book-related project. I’d like to spend my time putting together some online courses!
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