Blog

I like to write about books, people, and travel. I wrote a study abroad blog when I lived in Madrid, Spain for a semester. Since then I've had to keep my writing to myself. Until now...

Dark Fantasy for Your Inner Child

There’s something magical about childhood imagination. Something that certain writers can capture and drag us back into fuzzy memories of dark and twisted childish fears. A few years ago, Neil Gaiman brought these to me through his novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane. And most recently, Silvia Moreno-Garcia with Mexican Gothic. Neil …

It’s an Exposure Difference

As another Girls Who Code (GWC) semester comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on how proud I am of our students and facilitators. I am proud of our facilitators for believing in the cause and dedicating time every week to teach. And I’m proud of our students for their curiosity, excitement, and …

Nice to Meet You!

When I first meet someone my favorite thing to find out is either: What book they are currently reading What was the last truly good book they read So as you can expect, I will share with you what’s on my bookshelf. I’m currently reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet. I just started so please …