On Writing

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She Lost Soccer. She Found Something Better.

Your body used to be your superpower. Now it's the thing holding you back. Rosa Kimura knows that feeling—and she's about to discover that the path back to herself starts on a yoga mat.

I've Been Re-Reading My Own Books and (shocker) Enjoying Them...

I didn't expect to love this so much, but what did I really expect? I wrote the books FOR ME in the first place...

When Meritocracy Is the Lie Your Dystopia Tells Itself

I stepped into Hikari's corporate caste system and uncovered how a futuristic world masks ancient power structures with colored pathways and contractual ownership—and why this perfectly ordered society might be ready to shatter.

My Publishing Plans for 2026

What I’m working on, planning, and putting aside for 2026.

2026: The Year I Explore

It's 2026! And it's time to set some goals for the year... This year I'm setting goals to explore and learn. I can't wait to see what I find along the way! What are your goals for 2026?

A Look Back At 2025 – What I Accomplished, Set Aside, or Changed

Looking back at 2025, I'm glad I accomplished what I did, but I'm also glad the year is over...

Read for Free on My Website

Yes, I'm publishing all of my books on my website for free. No credit card required.

The Name Game: How I Choose Names for My Characters, Planets, and Cities

One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Where do you get the names for your characters?" And the honest answer is… it’s a process!

Breaking Free from Writing Routines

I've discovered that breaking free from traditional routines has transformed not just how I write, but how I think about the craft itself.

Learning About What I Want to Create

After more than a decade of knitting, I've learned which crafts bring me joy, and the same goes for my writing and creative endeavors.

Sometimes Quitting is the Smart Move

After committing to ambitious YouTube goals for 2025, it's time to pivot strategically rather than push through unsustainable commitments.

2025: The Year I Become An AI-Assisted One-Woman Studio

It's 2025! And it's time to set some goals for the year... This year I'm setting goals to become an AI-Assisted One-Woman Studio. Super fun! What are your goals for 2025?

A Look Back At 2024 – What I Accomplished, Set Aside, or Changed

What happened in 2024? Plenty of traveling, the growth of my business, and more... Here are the results of my yearly goals!

From Skeptic to Believer: Winta's Journey of Personal Growth

Follow Winta as she navigates the challenges of relationships, finding strength in family and love along the way.

The Great Menagerie Book Club: Inspiration for a Unique Matchmaking Institution

Learn how the Great Menagerie Book Club serves as both a literary haven and a community hub in Winta's Perfect Pair.

The Astrology of Winta's Perfect Pair

The astrological influences that shape the characters and romantic journey of Winta and Daichi! A perspective on the cosmic compatibility driving this Pets in Space 9 love story.

Meet Itsuko, the Mischievous Fox of Winta's Perfect Pair

Meet Itsuko, the mischievous fox who steals the show in Winta's Perfect Pair, as she plays cupid and causes chaos while bringing together two unlikely lovers in this heartwarming tale of fated connections.

The Role of Technology vs. Tradition in Winta's Perfect Pair

Discover Winta's journey from skepticism to embracing the harmony of technology and tradition in Winta's Perfect Pair.

Why I Expanded An Unforgiving Desert into a Full-Length Novel

Find out how and why 'An Unforgiving Desert' was transformed from a novella into a thrilling full-length novel.

When Things Don't Go As Planned

An update about my writing, Ream, and much more...