Growing up without seeing yourself reflected in the stories around you can be deeply isolating. In this post, I explore why authentic queer representation (especially in fantasy) matters more than ever. From confronting harmful tropes to reimagining worlds where queerness isn’t just accepted but celebrated, this is a call to writers and readers alike to demand better, braver storytelling.

Sometimes the characters that challenge us most become the ones we love the most.
In this behind-the-scenes reflection, I share why Erin, once the hardest voice for me to write, became one of the most powerful characters in my series. From struggling to channel his relentless optimism to uncovering his emotional core through personal experience, this post explores how a character can evolve in surprising (and deeply human) ways.

Grief runs deep in Holly & Oak — shaping characters, relationships, and entire story arcs. In this personal reflection, I share how real-life loss influenced the emotional journey of Kate, Eddie, and Ainsley. From suffocating sorrow to unexpected moments of healing, this piece explores how grief, hope, and change are at the heart of the series — and why they matter.

Some love stories are easy. This isn’t one of them.
Kate and Ainsley collide more than they fit, but somehow, they still work — in all the ways that matter. This post explores the bond between two women caught between duty, grief, and a love that refuses to be simple. Because even when timing is cruel and the future uncertain, there’s still tenderness in the storm... and sometimes, that’s enough to hold on to.
For fans of messy love, found family, and queer characters trying to rewrite fate.

Seattle is more than a setting in Holly & Oak. It it’s a living, breathing part of the story. In this post, I share the real-life places that helped inspire key locations in the series, from cozy Capitol Hill apartments to lakeside retreats and secretive estates. Whether you're a local or just love a good setting with mood, this behind-the-scenes look at the city behind the story might just make you see Seattle in a new light.

Ten truths about Eddie—the detective, the Faerie, the heart of a love triangle she never asked for.

She’s brilliant, ruthless, and loyal to the bone—but there’s more to Ainsley than strategy and sharp edges. Here are 10 things you never knew about the woman behind the throne.

You think you know Kate—but behind her strength is a fear she’s never dared to say out loud. Here are ten things you didn’t know about the woman at the heart of Holly & Oak.