When I share that I’ve been painting watercolors since leaving my last job, people usually ask, “Are you going to sell them?” My answer is, “No.” To which, I usually receive a perplexed look, as if to say, why would someone learn an art form if not to try to make money with it? Creating … Continue reading Creating for the Sake of Creating
One year ago I started my one-year sabbatical from the work world. I had no idea that this sabbatical would transform me from a burnout to an artist, but that’s what happened. After working in three stressful jobs in less than four years, I burned out. I didn’t know when I left my last job … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of a Burnout-Turned-Artist
I started a new job last week as the Assistant Director of Student Services at the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies. That means I’ve had three different full-time jobs in less than three years. It’s been a whirlwind, to say the least! Even for a job veteran like myself that’s had 35+ … Continue reading Three Jobs & One Rebel Millionaire Event
You never know how your writing will have a positive impact on someone. For me, that’s one of the best benefits of being an author. But to get the chance to receive this benefit, first you have to muster the courage to write the thing you want to write, then you have to drum up … Continue reading How a Blue Butterfly Helped Me Write Rebel Millionaire
My hubs, Marcus Donner, and I are thrilled to announce that Plaid Frog Press, our indie publishing company, will be exhibiting at LA ZINE FEST on May 28, 2023!!! This is the LA Zine Fest’s 10-year anniversary and the first festival they’ve had since taking a COVID hiatus in 2020, 2021, and 2022. We can’t … Continue reading We’re in the LA Zine Fest
We are lucky because both of our Moms are great cooks. They are the kind of moms who cook food that friends and relatives pull you aside later to say, “Your Mom’s food is sooooooo good!” Every family has some cherished recipes that get handed down from one generation to the next, and we want … Continue reading Why We Wrote the NOODLE TACO Zine
I’m excited to announce that my hubs Marcus and I will be tabling as Plaid Frog Press at OLYMPIA ZINE FEST on Sunday, September 4, from 11 AM – 4 PM at West Central Park, 1919 Harrison Ave NW in Olympia, Washington! We will be selling our books, zines, stickers, and cards, including our new … Continue reading Visit Me at Olympia Zine Fest
Come visit me and Marcus and our Plaid Frog Press pop-up shop at the Sunset Hill Holiday Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12! Our books, zines, cards, and stickers will be available for purchase, as well as special cards and stickers not currently in our online shop. We’ll also have Mystery Goodie Bags … Continue reading Pop-Up Shop for the Holidays
I’m excited to announce that I’m part of a new book called The Indie Author! The Indie Author is one-of-a-kind book that chronicles the honest stories of self-published authors. Jas Hothi started this project because he hadn’t seen a book like this out in the world and wanted to “nourish, inspire, and carry writers and … Continue reading The Indie Author is Out Now
I’m delighted to let you know I’m teaching Fear & Writing for the 2021 Portland Book Festival! This year, the Portland Book Festival will be a hybrid event with virtual events from November 8-13 and in-person events on November 13. After attending lots of inspiring author events, join me the day after the festival for my … Continue reading Teaching Fear & Writing at Portland Book Festival
