Hi, I’m Sammie.
I’m a wife, mother of three, author, writing coach, speaker, and creative soul from small-town Kansas. More than anything, I believe in the healing power of storytelling.
Writing fiction helped me work through years of self-doubt, trauma, fear, and emotional pain. Through journaling, personal growth, and learning to trust my own voice, I discovered that stories can do more than entertain. They can heal, connect, and remind us that we are not alone.
That belief became the foundation not only for my books, but for the work I now do helping other writers bring their stories to life.
My first novel, Emerald Rain, was independently published through Amazon KDP after years of battling insecurity and wondering if I was “good enough” to call myself a writer. Publishing that book changed everything. It taught me that courage does not mean feeling fearless, It means showing up anyway.
A few years later, I published Sweet Imperfections through Hearts Unleashed House Publishing, where I became one of the founding authors and a key member of the publishing team. Its sequel, Perfect Imperfections, followed shortly after, along with my newest novel, Petals in the Ocean.
Though my stories are fiction, they are deeply inspired by real emotions, life experiences, and personal healing. My readers often connect with the emotional honesty woven throughout my work, and that is something I treasure deeply.
Today, I help aspiring writers navigate their own creative journeys through coaching, journaling sessions, workshops, and encouragement rooted in authenticity.
Whether you are writing your first chapter or preparing to publish your book, my goal is to help you build confidence in your voice and trust the story you are meant to tell. Because sometimes writing a story can also help rewrite parts of ourselves.
I truly believe stories connect us, and I love meeting new people, encouraging fellow creatives, and helping others believe in themselves again.
If you would like to support my work, signed copies of my books and other writer resources can be found in my shop here on the website.
You can also find me on Face Book
