I'm a Filipino‑American author of contemporary fiction who runs almost entirely on caffeine and chaotic inspiration. I write YA coming‑of‑age stories set in the marching arts world as a lifelong musician who still can’t resist a good cadence or a dramatic key change. When I’m not deep in YA angst and drama, I’m over on Wattpad brewing up adult contemporary romances and romcoms full of awkward flirting, big feelings, and the kind of humor that comes from watching people try their best and still trip over their own hearts.

I have a degree in computer science, which means I can debug a stubborn program and a stubborn plotline with equal determination. I’m also a mom, a devoted coffee addict, and a storyteller tucked away in NC, usually typing with one hand while the other guards a mug from the toddler.