Hi there! I care, and you matter.

And I’m glad you’re here and want to get to know me better.

I’m Shannon, a former teacher, current writer, and enthusiastic analog advocate. While I certainly appreciate the efficiency of digital tools and apps, I still prefer to “kick it old-school” and put pen—preferably a bold 1.6mm ballpoint with blue ink—to paper. After all, paper is patient, private, and doesn’t have to be permanent.

And I enjoy writing by hand. It’s as simple as that.

I also find that it helps me think better, too, increasing my creativity and helping me bring order to (what can often be) a cluttered mess of thoughts.

It turns out that science backs this up, too.

A quick search will yield a vast array of articles and research, all supporting that writing by hand is better for our memory and learning overall, and enhances creativity and productivity.

Perhaps not too surprisingly, I also love writing stories.

It began as a means to bribe my students to stay on task and complete their work while I was a classroom teacher. (Who can resist the promise of a good story?!) Now, I continue weaving new stories from inside my cozy closet-turned-office at home.

So, now that you know me a little better, I invite you to take a look around my site.

Thanks for visiting,