Earlier Work

Before Rooted in the Ordinary, I wrote fiction. Between 2012 and 2014, I published four young adult novels. Those books came from a different season of life, with a younger voice that was shaped by the questions, longings, and intensity of that time.

These works remain part of my story, even as my writing has grown quieter, slower, and more reflective.

A Note on Seasons

Today, my writing lives in essays and reflections on faith as it’s practiced in ordinary life—home, creativity, presence, and imperfect rhythms. Still, these young adult books matter to me a great deal. They taught me how to finish work, how to listen for story, and how to trust the discipline of the page. I’ve also been privileged to connect with so many readers and writers in the YA community.

If you’ve read my books before, thank you for carrying them with you, and if you’re discovering them now, I hope they touch you in some way.

The Sense Thieves Trilogy

Time may not heal all wounds–but she can.

If I Lie

A literary coming-of-age novel exploring grief, fractured family bonds, and the quiet weight of truth in the aftermath of loss.

Touched

The first novel in a trilogy about a teenage girl with the ability to heal others, navigating abuse, secrecy, and the cost of being discovered.

Pushed

As her power draws increasing attention, a young healer is driven deeper into danger, forced to survive both those who hunt her and the trauma she carries.

Ignited

The conclusion of the trilogy, where faith, resilience, and self-determination collide as a hunted young woman decides how—and for whom—she will use her gift.

Where My Writing Lives Now

My current work can be found at Rooted in the Ordinary, where I write essays and reflections on faith lived in everyday life. If you’d like to follow along, that’s where I’d love to welcome you.