Step inside the Amberlight Apothecary and discover how ancient brews can become vessels of intention, patience, and quiet celebration. From floral infusions to honeyed spells, this post guides you through the slow magick of mead-making—inviting you to stir with care, steep with wonder, and sip in rhythm with the turning of the seasons.

For me, storytelling isn’t just a passion. It’s how I process, how I feel, how I understand. This piece is a love letter to that experience. To the quiet magic of noticing. To the deep pulse of pattern. To the sacred way my mind finds meaning in ink.

A reflection on unlearning performance-based healing and honoring resistance as the body’s sacred wisdom, not a mindset flaw.

Step inside the Amberlight Apothecary and discover how herbs can bring intention, beauty, and deep nourishment to your self-care practice. From tea blends to dream sachets, this post offers soulful ways to work with plants and reconnect with your inner rhythm—one sprinkle, steep, or stir at a time.

This year, I had the immense honor of serving as the keynote speaker for Gateway Academy’s 2025 graduation ceremony, a celebration of creativity, courage, and the beautiful neurodivergent minds shaping our future. It was a joy and a privilege to celebrate this incredible class, and I’m so grateful to Gateway Academy for creating a space where magic and meaning thrive.

Birthdays (or Birthiversarys) always make me a little reflective. They feel like a quiet threshold — a moment to stand between who I’ve been and who I’m becoming. This year, more than ever, I'm finding clarity not through grand declarations, but through the small, powerful sparks that light the way. Today, I want to share a few reflections that have been shaping my heart, my writing, and my way of moving through the world.

Rediscover how revisiting old writing projects can reignite creativity and bring new life to current works-in-progress. In this reflection, author Dalea Faulkner shares how a college short story evolved into a dark fantasy trilogy—and why unfinished ideas are often the ones worth returning to.

This book picks up right after Lost in Time and carries the story deeper into friendship, healing, and hidden memory. The Secrets of Starlight Lake is about the truths we bury… and what happens when they rise. There are portals, sparkling aquamarines, an ancient artifact, and a lake that remembers everything.

A quiet reflection on time, memory, and second chances—this post explores the meaning behind Lost in Time, why I’m drawn to stories that heal, and who this book was always meant to find.

Go behind the scenes of The Christmas Witch and the journey it took to keep creating through criticism, doubt, and unexpected detours. This post is a reflection on resilience, creative growth, and reclaiming your voice—especially when the story doesn’t go as planned.

Hope doesn’t always show up like a sunrise. Sometimes, it’s the tiniest flicker in the fog—a candle lit in a storm. As a storyteller, I return to this theme over and over. Through the journeys of my characters, I explore how we hold on when things fall apart… how we find light again, even when everything feels dim.

In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I approach character development—from their messy beginnings to the conversations they have in their heads, to the arcs that shape their growth across an entire series. Whether you're a writer, a reader, or just someone who’s ever felt changed by a fictional character… this one’s for you.

Welcome to Amberlight Valley. Here, magick thrives not just in spells and potions, but in the way differences are celebrated, in the way hearts open, and in the quiet, powerful lessons of bravery, friendship, and love.

We’re filming The Christmas Witch right here in Arizona—with snow, sparkle, and all the heartwarming feels intact. But this isn’t just a movie. It’s a love letter to creativity, community, and the power of stories to light up the darkest season. And just like any great tale, we can’t do it alone.