The notes you’ll find here are my thoughts as a creative person trying to navigate life in a way that matters. Thoughts about friendship, kindness, and reaching for bigger dreams. Thoughts about encouraging each other to do the right thing, even when we’re not sure what that looks like.
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This Island Was Created For You
Three eccentric aunts. A silly doggie. An aspiring songwriter. And beautifully sensitive readers like you.
Allison’s Buzzy Brownies
While organizing her kitchen one afternoon, Allison Theodore of Wren Island discovered a lifetime supply of instant coffee—and a nifty way of baking brownies in an instant pot.
Hydrophones in the Salish Sea
Here in the Salish Sea, there are several hydrophones in place to help us listen in on our beloved whales. Wherever you are in the world, you can listen to our Pacific Northwest whales sing.
Unexpected Millions
Allison Theodore didn’t win the lottery. The real way she ended up with her millions is actually quite sweet.
When a Fallen Tree Becomes a Gift
On a local forest trail, my neighbor met a lady who was heartbroken over a fallen cedar tree. My neighbor had always wanted to “have a go at” carving a totem pole.
How a Dog Can Live Forever
Our veterinarian listened to Rosie’s heart, noted an interesting-sounding murmur, and suggested Rosie be evaluated by a cardiologist. Then, the world shifted.
A Tour of Wren Island
The interactive serialized fiction experience I’m currently offering readers is set on Wren Island, a fictional island right here where I live in the Pacific Northwest. These islands are known for deep, evergreen forests and high, rocky cliffs. Thundering surf on the west side, sheltered bays on the east side. And whales.
What is Interactive Serialized Fiction?
Between installments, my subscribers are included in real-time, behind-the-scenes peeks (without spoilers!) at the stories I’m writing for them—and subscribers directly influence where the story goes next.
Reclaiming Rosie
Rescued from an abusive situation, Rosie is “a lot of dog.” Some days, it feels like we’re running an impromptu rehab program.
Books to Enjoy in Summer
All of the wonderful feelings of summer are intrinsically woven throughout the pages of these books.
Getting to Know Southern Resident Orcas
These endangered orcas are highly relational, live their entire lives in close-knit family units, and have been observed showing signs of deep emotion.
A Tour of Reclamation Island
In 2022, one of my interactive serialized fiction projects was set in a very special place called Reclamation Island.