Heart of the Story
What lives at the center of every tale worth telling? Not plot twists. Not clever prose. Heart. This space is devoted to the emotional core of storytelling—those truths we recognize, the questions we ask, and the moments that linger long after “The End.” These are the stories behind the storytelling—the moments, memories, and quiet truths that shape the way I write.
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We read picture books to help children grow, but sometimes they surprise us by putting that growth into action. Zoey’s “Monster Hands” moment at Disney reminded me how even small stories can carry big courage—and how much kids really do take in.
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As a fantasy author, I write magic. But on this trip, I got to watch someone step into it. That changes everything.