To sharpen my skills, I joined a writing community called The Story Cartel, now known as The Write Practice. Their mission? To turn aspiring writers into published authors through deliberate practice. It was in this group that Burden To Bear was born.

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Discover how an unexpected challenge from my granddaughter led me to write and publish a bestselling children’s book—proving it’s never too late to follow a new dream.

When I set out to honor my mother's legacy, I didn’t expect to spark a writing career. A Perfect 10, a heartfelt collection of memories from ten siblings, became more than just a family keepsake—it launched my path as an author and poet. In this post, I share the story behind the book, the creative process, and how it led to new beginnings.