I long to feel the weight of goodness, and maybe you do too.
Hi, I’m Rachael — a children’s fantasy author, mom of six, and recovering perfectionist who’s rediscovering wonder through storytelling.
My battle with perfectionism and trauma has opened a longing for the beautiful little moments, the places of curiosity and wonder that fight against the overwhelm.
I’m crafting heartfelt books for curious kids, full of humor, imagination, and the power of community.
If you love learning through questions, finding magic in everyday moments, and exploring the world through metaphor, you’re in the right place!
This e-letter comes to you once or twice a month.
A word to ponder and a moment of wonder to cultivate curiosity.
You may never read my fiction, and that's okay!
Right here, I’m all about growing and deepening as a person, one word at a time.
Let’s grow curious together, one story at a time.
I do believe fiction is magical. That’s why I write it.
As a kid, books were some of my best friends. Reading felt powerful. Thrilling but safe. I spent decades in Redwall, Tortall, Hogwarts, and the Lower Elements.
I’m a mom now and a tired human on the humbling journey of becoming softer and more curious.
That journey brought me back to my childhood dream of authorship.
Fiction is more powerful than I realized. It gives us the power to empathize, wonder, and explore. To learn about ourselves and others. To build our capacity to see and care and consider.
That what my fiction is all about. The power in words and worlds. The power in self-kindness and curiosity. The power in learning to notice.
“A book can’t change the world on its own.
But a book can change readers.
And readers?
They can change the world.”
— Sarah Mackenzie, Read-Aloud Revival
Subscribers receive:
An e-letter on being curious in life and literature, with themes like:
dwelling: a word or phrase to ponder
book connections for you or the kids in your life
heart resources and prompts to spark curiosity
periodic updates on my kidlit fiction series
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