What I'm all about

AUTHOR. WRITING COACH. I STORYTELLER

I’m a writer, editor, and coach who lives in the pages with you drafting chapters, revising scenes, and shaping voice. I turn tangled ideas into clean, compelling prose with one mantra: Edit calmly, think clearly (and never in red).

If you want a partner who understands the creative mess and knows how to get you to “done,” you’re in the right place.

I’ve been exactly where you are

You’ve got a half-built world, a character who won’t leave you alone, and a life that keeps interrupting. I get it—I’m drafting a romantasy series, plus short stories and poems I share with my readers. I know the highs (flow!) and the lows (the soggy middle, the “is this any good?” spiral).

Because I’m actively writing, my coaching and edits are practical and kind: the note you need, right when you need it, with next steps you can actually do today.

My story

FROM CLASSROOM TO AUTHOR'S DESK (AND BACK AGAIN)

I’m a first-gen writer who took the scenic route: years teaching English across high school and college while building my own voice as an author.

Now I split my time between: drafting my fantasy/romantasy world, polishing short fiction and poetry, and helping other writers turn rough drafts into work they’re proud to share.

You’ll catch slices of my writing life in Ink Between the Lines (my newsletter) and through weekly story drops and behind-the-scenes posts for patrons.

How my experience helps your pages

Author brain + editor brain: I’m in the trenches too, so my feedback balances craft with momentum. You’ll leave with clarity and a plan.

Voice-first editing: I protect what’s uniquely yours while tightening pacing, sharpening beats, and elevating line-level music.

Gentle, precise notes: No red-pen panic. I give clear rationale, concrete examples, and options so you can choose what fits your story.

And now for the weird stuff...

I SPEAK 3 LANGUAGES!

And, yes, they all rattle around up in my head. It's kinda crowded. I grew up speaking English and Portuguese and then added Spanish to mix because why not?

I FRACKING LOVE TO TRAVEL!

--> Like anywhere! I have a go bag at the ready and I'm always scouring the web for cheap flights, but more recently, I'm learning how to tow a fifth wheel.

I MAY HAVE A SMALL OBSESSION WITH ESPRESSO...

But who doesn't? Come on. My fav is a double shot of espresso with soy milk and a little brown sugar, on ice, and with lots of foam. I also won't turn down uma bica de cafe.