If you’re reading this, you likely know about my book blog where I share about books.

Of course, I don’t share about all the books I read (I’m over 130 right now for the year) and my TBR shelf is two books deep (and it’s not even Christmas yet).

However, you can also follow me on Instagram where I love sharing about books and taking pretty pictures of books.

I’d love to see you there!

Storytelling has long been one of my favorite things to do. The fact I can make a career out of it is beyond my wildest dreams!

Even so, writing is as much for my mental health as it is because I enjoy sharing my fiction. I process through story and that’s why I love writing tales of finding home and hope in hard times.

I love making things. As a young girl, my grandma taught me to crochet. I don’t have as much time to do that now as I used to, so I’ve turned to other crafts over the years. Crafts that would pile up without a place.

Then I had the fun idea to share those crafted items with you! Thus, Hearth Spot Handmade was  born.

Hearth Spot Handmade is a cozy corner of my author shop where stories meet craft.

Each piece is made or curated with a 1930s make-do-and-mend spirit — artisan journals, bookish treasures, and hygge gifts to bring a little light into your day.

Perfect for book lovers, journal keepers, and cozy gift giving.

I love taking nature pictures. It brings me such joy! And now, my boys encourage me to stop on the way to school in the morning to capture the sunrise over Lake Michigan. It’s different every day and I love capturing that!

I’ve been trying to take more pictures that showcase the beauty around me. If you’d like to see them, I pin them to my Through My Lens board on Pinterest.