Art & Writing
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“Only those who risk going too far can possible find out how far one can go.” — T.S. Eliot
Wonders of the night sky and rare natural phenomena have inspired a lot of my creative writing, especially in fiction. These pieces feature elements of the night: Aurora Novel, my debut novel based on Northern Lights Milky Way Novel, a work in progress featuring Milky Way mythology BlackJack, a short story of magical realism Crossing…
Many pieces of my creative writing have been selected for literary journals and an excerpt of my novel was published in an anthology. I also had the honor of publishing two books, with the most recent book releasing in 2020. It’s exciting to have my creative work appear in print! New! “Social Gap Experiment Anthology”…
The gloves came off. I removed the mask. And I bared myself to the hemlock trees. Unfiltered.
A creative individual, I draw a lot of inspiration from nature, the night sky, the written word, and the many talented people who cross my path.
“We’re going to make beautiful science.” Nothing captures the launch of the ESA Solar Orbiter better than the words of NASA’s Dr. Nicola Fox. As a NASA Social Media Ambassador, I had the honor of attending a live launch.
New ideas are flowing for #PoetNotes, a series of my poetic musings on social media. I don’t always have the time it takes to compose a new poem, which led me to jot down these notes. Mostly on Instagram, these pieces of inspiration appear across social media channels. Follow me on Instagram. A selection of…
If one happens to be out alone at night under the Aurora Borealis and hears a whistling sound, one has only to whistle in return, and the lights will come closer out of curiosity. This legend speaks to the mystery and awe of the Aurora Borealis, which inspired my first novel.
“I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. Reality doesn’t impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls.” — Anaïs Nin Art…
After submitting to a gallery, I’m excited to share that several of my paintings were selected for exhibition and publication!
Unwind to modern and meditative music with natural scenery from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and a beach in California, through this photography slideshow.
A community of writers and artists banded together to publish the Social Gap Experiment Anthology, and the finished project was beautiful. One person called it “a masterpiece.” So, I submitted our creative collection to a book contest.
In many ways, 2021 was a wild year! It marked poignant milestones, incredible accomplishments, bittersweet endings, and exciting new beginnings. This was a year when we got vaccinated, reunited with long lost friends, and truly realized the value of having meaningful connection in our lives.
Creativity. Courage. Compassion. The Social Gap Experiment is a project to bridge the gap of social distancing and use creativity to connect during the global pandemic. We shared stories of hope on social media in the summer of 2020. Now, we’ve published an anthology to support those in need.
The year has many exciting opportunities in store, as I devote time to my art, writing and adventures. Find out what’s happening on my creative journey, and join me for an upcoming event!
With so much natural beauty, I’ve always dreamed of traveling the U.S. Now, I hope to turn my dreams into reality, and visit as many national parks as I can.
One of my goals in life is to visit as many state parks and national parks as I can. After setting out to travel more in Michigan, I decided to jot down which state parks I’ve visited and try to see them all!
Over the years, I’ve learned just how much focus, study and perseverance it takes to write a novel. It’s an art and a craft that takes years, or even decades, to master. The best written lines come out of careful creativity, and the best published words appear on the page only after the writer has…
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