Publishing stories that matter to curious minds.
Mottainai (もったいない) is a uniquely Japanese word that means more than simply “what a waste.” It expresses respect for resources, mindfulness in daily life, and gratitude for what we have in our lives. Rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions yet deeply relevant to modern sustainability movements, mottainai is a concept with the same global resonance…
I am the founder of A Jillion Ways Publishing, a children’s book publishing company dedicated to helping adults talk to kids about the difficult things in life. Our mission is to create stories that spark meaningful conversations between children and caregivers, giving kids the language and emotional tools to understand life’s hardest moments. From grief…
In addition to my own published books, I have spent more than ten years working as a book publishing consultant and manuscript editor for a boutique literary business. During that time, I partnered with authors at all stages of their publishing journey, from first-time writers to seasoned professionals seeking to refine their craft or break…
I co-authored A Taste for Absinthe, published by Clarkson Potter/Random House, a book that explores both the storied history and contemporary revival of absinthe. Combining cultural context with practical guidance, the book includes more than 65 recipes from some of the world’s top mixologists and cocktail bars, giving readers an accessible way to appreciate the…
Published by Random House, The Cubicle Survival Guide was my first book. It is an irreverent, practical, and humorous take on navigating the quirks of office life from inside a cubicle. Written at the height of America’s cubicle culture, the book tapped into the anxieties, frustrations, and occasional absurdities of working in modern offices. It…
