I was more the pink sheep of the family and among my friends—the only one with aspirations of creativity, always writing, painting, drawing, and doodling. But life has a way of taking you down different paths for different reasons—kids, bills, day jobs, obligations. Yet when I look back, all those paths held a creative nook somewhere, even if I didn't realize it at the time, be it drawing pictures for the kids to colour, designing word templates for forms and functions, various graphic designs for sports clubs, or posters and window displays for the day job office.  

I wrote fiction in the bits of spare time I had and eventually became a published author and then an editor. This allowed me to work with many writers, both published and unpublished, on various different projects and in all stages of the writing process. I enjoyed being able to guide them toward their goals, watching an idea blossom into a full-fledged manuscript, a good story grow into a great story, and especially being a small part of a fellow writer achieving their dreams.  

Once I rediscovered journaling—creative journaling specifically—I then started to share my art, too, which opened up a whole other world, but more than that, it gave me the confidence to follow dreams I’d had since being that little pink sheep.  

I now illustrate, design, and create journals, planners, and activity books for adults, youth, and children, plus fun stationary items. I love bright, colourful designs with messages of creativity and positivity. I also collaborate with other creatives designing logos, illustrations, and workbooks.  

As an author and reinvented artist, I believe all dreams are possible and life holds no end of inspiration for finding happiness and humor in the most unexpected places. My hope is to inspire others to follow their dreams, find joy in the simplest things, and spread the creative spirit!  

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