Small moments quietly shape the stories we leave behind.

Somewhere along the way, without realizing it, I had become someone my niece, Jade, turned to. A sounding board. A quiet kind of mentor.

That feels both sublime and significant. I don’t take it lightly.

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.