Florida is more than just sunshine and seashells. It’s also hurricanes and hiding places. To the outsider, Florida might seem all pastel sunsets and tourist-packed boardwalks—but as anyone who’s truly lived here knows, the real Florida hides in the hush between storms, in the stillness of a mangrove tangle, in the ghost-gray light of a … Read more
The waters surrounding Florida have long been known as a graveyard for ships. From Spanish galleons loaded with treasure to forgotten merchant vessels swallowed by storms, the ocean holds stories of adventure, tragedy, and mystery—many still waiting to be discovered. As a writer, I can’t help but be drawn to these lost histories, imagining the … Read more
I’m thrilled to share that my short story, What They Had Taken, has been shortlisted in the Reedsy Prompts writing contest! While I didn’t take home the grand prize, making the shortlist is an honor. Each week, Reedsy receives hundreds of submissions, and only a select few are recognized. Seeing my story among them is … Read more
Suspense is an art—one that grips readers, makes them hold their breath, and keeps them turning pages long after they meant to stop. It’s also an art I’m still perfecting. Recently, I entered my short story No Return into the Reedsy Writing Prompts contest, where the challenge was: “Your character is getting changed in the … Read more
I’m thrilled to share that my short story Salt, Then Silence was shortlisted in the latest Reedsy writing contest! While I didn’t take home the win this time, being recognized among so many talented writers is an honor. This story holds a special place in my heart, and knowing it resonated with the judges gives … Read more