A Taste of My Writing
This page shows samples of my creative writing. It includes:
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First chapters and excerpts from my books
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My devotionals & reflections on Scripture
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Flash Fiction & Vignettes
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Some of my old poems (eek!)
I also do have a background in technical writing, having created user manuals and tech documentation for various organizations in the past, but samples are not included here, as I am currently not open to doing technical writing work.
View my CV for a more detailed background about my work history and experience.
View all the books I’ve written and published.
From My Books
Trad Wife (Trying to Be)
The charred skin fell off of the chicken, mocking Jenna Owens for her failure, as she laid the glass tray on top of the tiled island counter. ...
1: The One Who Should Hurry
Neither the turbulence nor the bumpy landing was to blame for Jeremy Sinclair’s hankering to get out of the plane. Even before the seatbelt ...
The Safety of a Good Story
No matter what horrible things were happening all around her, she could always lose herself in a story. To Nova, this moment was proof of that.
Humble Enough
Heart pumping blood into his veins, a little-known worship song blared in Max’s ear as he pushed himself through the final third of his ...
0: The One Who Said to Pick the Right One
A dead teenager’s final words haunted Max Owens, her memory an unwelcome taunt from a past he preferred to keep buried. Her voice was a ghost ...
1: The One Who Lost a Bet
A park encounter between Caleb and Nova leads to a collision of past avoidance, whimsical chase scenes, and the unraveling of long-held ...
1: Welcome to Ancoria
Vivienne Kristiansen could almost hear the song of the sparrows and smell the muskiness of the crown imperial lilies in her inna’s garden.
Barbie Doll!
A short ride on a passenger motor boat got them to the other side of a murky river intersecting the bustling city. The stench of the trash ...
1: The One Who Found a New Red
Losing Serene Sinclair was the best thing that happened to Red & Ice — at least that’s what Nolan Stone’s manager, Ramona, kept ...
Has Knox Been Kidnapped?
Hannah's concern over Knox's mysterious absence leads to unexpected revelations and confrontations, questioning his involvement and her own ...
1: The One Who Pierced the Darkness
Read the gripping first chapter of "The One Who Tripped Away," where Knox Cartier battles his past and embraces his faith amidst life's ...
Scene Stealer
Society pages headlined One Red Hue, the first art show of Serene Sinclair, once known as the Red half of the break-out musical duo, Red & ...
From Head to Heart
Declare His Wonder | Wonder-Full
The heavens constantly declare God's wonder. Do our hearts do the same? Are our words full of wonder?
Introduction: The Warrior Bride
Ultimately, you arise a warrior... One willing to brave the darkness, trusting His glorious light will keep shining in you and through you.
Day 3: The Warrior Bride
When one has been in darkness for a prolonged period, light becomes painful. It burns.
Day 2: The Kingdom Child
Should you wish to return to what you were, traveler, there are two ways. You go backward or onward...
Humbled by Wonder | Wonder-Full
Reflections on embracing wonder and recognizing God's presence in our daily lives — join me in exploring a life that is truly Wonder-Full.
Introduction: The Kingdom Child
You have sought His kingdom and found it, but you find before you a broken kingdom with broken people, who have their own ideas of what it ...
Day 1: The Warrior Bride
Sometimes, we cannot rely only on what we see. We need to look beyond what’s in front of us. Stay on guard.
Day 2: The Warrior Bride
Without my light, I was no longer appealing to him. Just another one of his conquests.
Day 3: The Kingdom Child
As if in approval, the spark of light hit her on the chest and saturated her, filling her heart with light...
Day 1: The Kingdom Child
The King has brought you through the wilderness — proof of His love — but He is still King! And you… Well, you’re still a child in all ...
Flash Fiction & Vignettes
Hidden Genius
“She has the potential to become a brilliant director, a compelling novelist, a master painter, a renowned scientist... the potential to make ...
Free | Malaya Ka, Pilipino
“I don't know if we'll ever be free. Do you stand with this man? Do you believe in your heart of hearts that we can be free? Will we...”
Poetry
Clandestine
Panic. Panic. They must not find out. Oh no… they know. What's this about?
The Healer & the Beast
Living without my Source of Life. Damnable fool I was.
A Shade of Green
Envy isn't the shade of green I thought I'd bear.
To Those Who Dare
Thank you. Because of you, I dare too.
