Drawing on my background as a historian and lifelong storyteller, I believe that life’s most complex and chaotic moments are the foundation of a thriving creative existence. For me, crafting richly imagined worlds is a thrilling endeavor. The key to making them feel real? My signature eight-phase Puzzle Plots strategy, which I also teach to other writers. Viewing life through a lens shaped by my involvement in social justice, my work reflects the multifaceted human journey we all share — because it all belongs in a good story.