Writer * Creator * Entrepreneur

Stories shape us. They teach us who we are, what we long for, and where we might go next. My journey through the 100 Best Albums, Movies, and Novels began as a personal challenge—something to immerse myself in during the long, uncertain days of the pandemic. But as I moved through these works, I found something unexpected: a deeper sense of optimism, a humbling awareness of human brilliance, and a renewed belief in our collective power to create, connect, and endure.

Now, I invite others to explore these cultural touchstones with me through Mirror in the Sky, a virtual community where we dive into the best (and most approachable) art ever made. If that sounds like your kind of adventure, join our Meetup group—our discussions are free and open to all.

I come from a farming and military family, where hard work and discipline were woven into daily life. But my love for words and ideas pulled me into writing early on. In elementary school, I won a grade-wide essay contest with "What Democracy Means to Me," and that first taste of writing set me on a lifelong path of exploring history, politics, and the power of narrative.

Now, I get to celebrate and support writers as Board President of the Wisconsin Writers Association, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to encouraging, educating, and promoting writers. I also co-host the WWA podcast, Midwest Writers Room, where we talk craft, creativity, and community with authors, editors, and industry professionals.

Beyond writing, I built a career in entrepreneurship, founding Fine Point Consulting, a boutique consulting firm where I used my systems-inclined brain to tell stories with numbers, mentor others, and cultivate a workplace culture rooted in fairness, dignity, and fun.

I believe history is written by the artists, that there’s always hope for humanity, and that dogs and cats are awesome. I love coffee and dirty martinis, laughter and being in love, forests and their critters, and the magic of storytelling.

Thanks for spending time here. I hope you find something that sparks curiosity, inspiration, or a fresh way of seeing the world.