There is something about October that makes me want to slow down just a little. Maybe it’s the cooler mornings, the changing leaves, or the feeling that the year is beginning to settle in for a long winter’s rest. October seems to whisper, Come sit for a while. You don’t have to hurry. I love… Continue reading Hello October
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Notes from a New Writer
A little corner for fresh ideas, college adventures, and the journey of finding your voice. Meet our intern, Jen Jen, a college student with a growing love for words and stories. Here she'll share her thoughts, discoveries, and experiences as she learns the ins and outs of writing and publishing. Every writer starts somewhere, and… Continue reading Notes from a New Writer
The Stories We Almost Forget
There are stories we tell over and over again. And then there are the ones that somehow slip quietly into the corners of our lives. Until one day, we find them again. Lately, I've been spending some time going back through my old American Girl in Holland blog posts. Six years of stories. Adventures. Pictures.… Continue reading The Stories We Almost Forget
The Last Pages of Summer
The Last Pages of Summer There is something about August that always makes me slow down. Maybe it’s the way the evenings begin to arrive just a little earlier. Or the way the lake seems quieter somehow, as if it knows summer is beginning to turn the page. I’m not quite ready for that page… Continue reading The Last Pages of Summer
Chasing Paris
Since moving to the Netherlands just a few months earlier, my bucket list had quietly, but completely, rearranged itself. Places that once felt far away suddenly seemed possible. And sitting right at the top was Paris. During our first long school break, we packed up the car and made the four-hour drive to the City… Continue reading Chasing Paris
Going Home
Five years ago, a twist of fate landed right in the middle of our lives. A company from The Netherlands began recruiting my husband, and they were very persistent. Suddenly we found ourselves researching everything we could about living overseas. We talked with family and close friends about how they felt about us leaving, and… Continue reading Going Home
Lost in Translation… Press 1 for English
I’ve decided I’m officially adding Dutch to the list of languages I “know.” My current level of fluency mostly involves calling a company, getting put on hold, and randomly pushing buttons until I finally reach a real person who speaks English. One of the many adventures of moving to a foreign country is learning a… Continue reading Lost in Translation… Press 1 for English
February: A Quiet Kind of Love
February arrives wrapped in the language of love. Hearts in shop windows, roses bundled tight against the cold, reminders everywhere to love loudly and boldly. But for me, February has always felt like a softer month—one that invites a gentler kind of love. The kind rooted in kindness, respect, and the simple act of seeing… Continue reading February: A Quiet Kind of Love
Meet the Heart of My Story: My Grandmother
As I get closer to publishing my next children’s book, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to the characters who bring my story to life. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a little peek behind the scenes, one character at a time. And who is better to start with than… Continue reading Meet the Heart of My Story: My Grandmother
My Favorite Writing Rituals
I believe stories grow best in cozy, creative spaces. Writing isn’t just about filling the page — it’s about creating a mood, a rhythm, a little ritual that whispers, “It’s time to write.” On rainy days, I curl up with my feet tucked under a blanket, a warm cup of coffee nearby, and the soft… Continue reading My Favorite Writing Rituals
