I was born during an early autumn blizzard in Des Moines, Iowa.

Growing up, this gave me a unique fascination with winter—the quiet chill that slowly creeps in, and the distinct shift in how everyone feels and operates.

When my middle school teacher told me I was “going somewhere,” I never thought I’d end up in Seattle, where they say the gloomy season lasts year-round (this is shockingly false).

Regardless, cloudy days are the perfect setting for telling, reading, and overall enjoying stories. I think that’s why I was drawn to the Pacific Northwest, where the shadows feel deeper and the mountains hug tighter.

I’ve been fortunate with creative opportunities thus far, and I eagerly await a team similarly motivated by weaving stories in the dark.