My Purpose

I believe that everyone deserves to feel loved. I believe that success is measured by the tenderness of our hearts; our capacity to love each other, riding on the wings of faith, courage, and hope. Such hearts are the springboard for wild imaginations to run with reckless abandon toward the joy of creation and belonging. Thus, I have dedicated this small piece of internet real estate to nurturing your heart by sharing mine.

My Family

Both Blood and Chosen

“Patchwork families are like patchwork quilts; you pick up the pieces that make you smile, and you sew them to the other pieces that make you smile until your collection is so big that it covers your heart. No more cold toes, no more cold tears. That’s how it works.” - Nova, the Fire Child

My Current Projects

I am a project kind of gal. Writing books, making quilts, and designing writing workshops are some of my favorite undertakings. Get the details and updates here!

My Books

Read my Astrid Beeswax series.

Astrid Beeswax hears everything. She has no choice. In a world ruled by status and wealth, nothing is more dangerous… or more lucrative… than knowing business that isn’t yours.

Meet My Family

  • TESSA & ERIC

    FOUNDERS

    We love God, each other, and our children. And we bumble and stumble forward the best we can to build a happy life.

  • BRUCE

    Resident dinosaur, shark, and snake enthusiast. Specializes in long-distance running and loyal friendship.

  • FIONA

    Graceful ballerina who has a sweet disposition with a hint of mischief-making. Makes excellent noodles and leaves her mother little love notes everywhere.

  • OLIVER

    Spends his time lovingly caring for his many stuffies, to include making them sleeping bags so they can go camping with him. Loves to cuddle and read books with happy messages and at least one goofy character.

  • VIVIAN

    Irish dancer with a gift for and love of music. Enjoys roller skating, riding her bike, and ensuring that her mother gets enough sleep.

  • "A heart burdened and hardened with hate cannot feel the joys of friendship, devotion, compassion, mercy, encouragement, forgiveness, and the love that builds the treasure banks of the truly wealthy. "

    —Astrid Beeswax, The Sting

  • "Showing kindness to your crying friends means you don’t tell them why they shouldn’t be crying."

    —Nova, Chronicles of the Fire Child

  • "Forgiveness is a gift given rather than a trade made. "

    —Mr. Pip, Astrid Beeswax, The Venom

  • "True love is an earnest desire for the well-being of another; to shower them with affection and attention, to seek ways to lighten their burden, to laugh, and to say sorry."

    —Astrid Beeswax, Chronicles of the Fire Child

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