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Words are the thread that holds the world together, that ties us to one another. They stitch meaning into the most simple of moments, opening our eyes wider to the wonders around us. A well-chosen word can both ground us and give us wings to fly. 

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My journey to discover the perfect words to describe our common human experience has led me across horizons and down lonely roads. I've found connection and unearthed inspiration in places I never imagined. 

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Mostly, I write because it's the only way I know to make sense of what I see around me. But I also write because I believe that words have the power to heal us, to inspire us, and to change us. So, consider this an invitation. Look around. Linger. And let yourself be transformed. 

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The Words That Led Me Here

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Jungle

There is something that I love about a city, 
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The way the hungry growl of buses snatches away any semblance of peace, 
And in the parks,
The pigeons swoop and soar like pterodactyls.

As Long As There Are Stars:
A Novel

"Looking back, I’m tempted to blame it all on the taxi driver. If it weren’t for him I would have never decided to hitchhike to Moscow, never would have met Bolat, might have died long before having the chance to cause so much chaos."

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Greater Than A Tourist: Shymkent Kazakhstan

Experience the wonders of Central Asia with this insider's look at Shymkent, Kazakhstan. This guide is short and to the point, offering tips on where to eat, what to see, and how to get around.

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About Me

I'm a dreamer and a wanderer. Words have been the faithful friends that journey with me and give meaning to the moments and mishaps that stumble across my path. 

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Most recently, my path has led me to the noisy streets and wild steppes of Kazakhstan. My last six years in this fascinating country have deeply inspired me and set me writing an absurd array of fiction and poetry. 

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I have authored four novels in the last few years, and hope the world will get to meet them in the near future! In the meantime, I'm continuing to edit and write, and am keeping busy as an English teacher and freelance writer. 

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