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Founder of Patella Publishing * Mentor to aspiring authors * Advocate for impactful storytelling * Kindle Book Award Finalist * Whitney Award Winner * California Scholar of the Arts * THE EXISTENCE SERIES * JOHN SANDERS SERIES * THE OTHER SIDE OF QUIET

This morning, Oct 1, I ended up behind this car on my way to work. First, I was struck by what I read. ("Oct 1 Domestic ...
10/02/2026

This morning, Oct 1, I ended up behind this car on my way to work.

First, I was struck by what I read. ("Oct 1 Domestic Violence...Control is not Love...Mom leave him for the kids ...Brothers get help ...)

Second, I was impressed by the time dedicated to share this message on the first day of Domestic Violence month.

Third, in addition to the back message, the side messages also shared hope, a guide for help, and again encouragement for a mom to leave a domestic violence situation for her children.

Fourth, it had a huge impact on me and I was taken a back by how someone could use their vehicle in a way to share this type of message.

Fifth, I was curious about the driver. I expected a strong woman with an even stronger story that motivated her to share this message on her car the morning of Oct 1st. Instead, I found a very clean cut 60s man driving the car. I want his story!

I have some challenging book projects taking place right now. One is a story tied to domestic violence. I'm grateful through this writer client, I'm learning more about the need for greater awareness around domestic violence and the healing process.

Today changed how I view Oct 1st permanently.

This week, I've been thinking a lot about a nation. What hurts us?What heals us?What helps us build unity? What divides ...
09/11/2026

This week, I've been thinking a lot about a nation.

What hurts us?
What heals us?
What helps us build unity?
What divides us?

On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, may we remember not only the grief, but the stories of courage, service, compassion, and unity.

One of the darkest days in the United States of America's history, also revealed some of the very best in its people.

May we each find our own ways to show up for one another - and for our nation.

Season of ChangesNew school yearNew starts Little friends now grown up So many people, things, lists, responsibilities A...
08/23/2026

Season of Changes

New school year
New starts
Little friends now grown up
So many people, things, lists, responsibilities
And yet life is changing
So fast
Be kind
To yourself
Let the seasons change
Let life continue on
Because under all the change
A new you, too, emerges

In 2015, at the AROHO Writers Retreat in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico I listened to a new writer friend read her poetry under...
08/19/2026

In 2015, at the AROHO Writers Retreat in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico I listened to a new writer friend read her poetry under our cabin's tin roof porch while we watched a summer rainstorm. It was a magical moment that transformed the universe for me.

In reading Hiraeth by Jake Grossman, I felt that same magical moment when poetry invites you to feel something stunningly beautiful about your life. These poems offer new eyes, and transform time with your One into exceptional, awe-filled moments.

I have so many favorites in this little book, but my very favorite is Gravity, which leads to the perfect end of the Hiraeth collection.

I need more poetry recommendations. Does anyone have some favorite poems to share?

Bronwyn Burgess

Somewhere over the last few weeks, I lost sight of my why. Why I create. Why I write. Why I help other writers tell thei...
08/14/2026

Somewhere over the last few weeks, I lost sight of my why.

Why I create.
Why I write.
Why I help other writers tell their stories.

And without the why, even meaningful work can start to feel confusing and unfulfilling.

So I gave myself the challenge to find it again and once I did it was amazing how much lighter everything felt.

Remember your why. Hold on to it. Return to it when things feel heavy or unclear.

It really does make all the difference.

Every story is an invitation to feel. What’s the last book that moved you? 💭💔 Series
08/04/2026

Every story is an invitation to feel. What’s the last book that moved you? 💭💔
Series

07/31/2026

Have you ever been reading a book right before you go to bed and say, “One more chapter”….until you discover it’s 3 am - and you are fighting to keep reading while you can barely stay awake?

I must choose my night reads wisely, otherwise quite guilty of this 😆

07/27/2026

Recently, my yoga instructor shared that her two-year-old niece was so happy to see her month-old sibling that she shook with excitement.

Then she challenged us adults to identify what makes us so happy “we shake with excitement”

Last Saturday, I saw this! My books on the Lehi Utah Library shelf (after several remodels). This library was key to my early author beginnings. It has changed lots through the years. I have too.

But seeing these now after all these years left me with great excitement.

What’s something that makes you so happy you could “shake with excitement?” 💕📚 😊

07/24/2026

I cannot separate myself from the stories that have shaped me.

The characters I’ve met, the worlds I’ve entered, and the books I’ve carried with me have all become part of who I am.

My favorite stories leave me with moments I continue to feel long after I close the book.

What is one way a story has changed you? 📚✨

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