I primarily write in the fantasy genre, both second-world as well as contemporary

Stories have always been a part of who I am. Growing up, I was a sensitive kid and the world sometimes felt overwhelming leading me to turn to books for comfort and escape. I was captivated by the way stories could transport, connect, and inspire, offering a safe space to process my feelings and imagine endless possibilities. Writing became my way of making sense of the world, exploring emotions, and creating new realms where others might find the same solace and inspiration I did. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and connection, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

Too many to count, but some auto-buy authors for me are Rachel Griffin, Sabah Tahir, VE Schwab, Adrienne Young, Tracy Deonn, Adalyn Grace, Gretchen Schreiber, Holly Black, Ayana Gray, Kristin Dwyer, Harley Laroux, Tomi Adeyemi, Emily Varga & Katee Robert

You can find all up-to-date information on books on submission to editors as well as current works in progress on the Books page.

My name is pronounced like Erin (eh-ruhn or air-rin)

I was born and raised in California before moving to Texas, then Oklahoma, and I'm currently living in Washington state.

Like most writers, I’m perfectly content spending my free time getting lost in a new book. When I’m not reading or writing, I consider myself a serial hobbyist (thanks adhd) and love learning something new. In the last few years, I’ve enjoyed trying out cross-stitching, running an Etsy shop, creating a YouTube channel, cooking/baking classes, and more. In 2025, I want to try my hand at pottery and maybe learning how to make stained glass!

Yes, I work in tech by day while spending my nights and weekends writing

You can find all information on the Contact page.

Not currently, but if this is something you’d be interested in please let me know via the Contact page or social media!

Yes! You can find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Twitter, and TikTok.

First and above all else, finish the book! You can’t edit a blank page, so get to “THE END” before you focus on making it pretty or readable. Second, if you’re looking to traditionally publish (vs. indie/self-publish), be mindful of what the average word count is for books in the genre you’re writing before you start querying agents.

I have realized that my process shifts slightly with every book, but for the most part I am a heavy outliner up front. I create beat sheets, pitches, queries and synopses for my projects before I dive in. I’m usually pretty good about following my outline for the first 2/3rds of the book, and then my characters run around like feral creatures for several chapters before I reel them back in around the final act. I used to hate this and be fairly rigid about sticking to my outline, but I realized that my characters were speaking to me when I let them fly free, that it was an exercise in ensuring that I knew who they were and what choices they’d make. Sure, it can make for more work in the editing/revising process, but for a first draft I think it ultimately helps me as a writer. Once I complete the first draft, I try to take a minimum of 2-4 weeks off so that I can come back to the story with fresh eyes. Then, I jump into my revision process, which you can read all about here.

I have a mini menty-b, cry for a bit, then lock in. It’s important that you understand the root of your writer’s block in order for you to find a way to overcome it. Are you creatively burnt out? Spend some time away from your story. Are you unsure how to fix a chapter? Give it to a trusted writer/reader friend to read & then help you brainstorm. Are you doubting yourself as a writer? I love having early readers do ‘positivity passes’ for me where they only comment or highlight things they love about my writing so that I can look it over when my brain’s telling me that everything sucks. Are you just feeling bleh about the general state of everything? Get up and move; go for a walk/run/hike, head to the coffee shop, do some deep breathing & stretch. The world is a giant hellscape right now, there’s no denying it, and sometimes it’s just too much to try and create on top of a world that seems determined to make everything more difficult (especially if you’re in the US), but show up when and where and how you can. For all the times you can’t, give yourself grace and have hope that you’ll get back to it when you’re ready.

Some of my favorite resources are -

Websites:
Susan Dennard For Writers
One Stop for Writers
Jami Gold Worksheets for Writers

Podcasts:
Story Beast
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Write Where It Hurts
No Write Way
On the Write Track
88 Cups of Tea
The Happy Writer

Books:
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author’s Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

Writing Your Story’s Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting Stories That Matter

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

The Anatomy of Story

The Storyteller’s Workbook: An Inspirational, Interactive Guide to the Craft of Novel Writing

Romancing the Beat

The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression

The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

Story Genius

Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book