I’m Mixed-Blood, Mandan and Hidatsa Indigenous from the MHA Nation in North Dakota and Black. I live in Minneapolis and Los Angeles depending on when the snow falls. I’m a very proud and happy mom, nana, auntie, niece, sister and friend. I write TV and film crime suspense thrillers with Mixed blood or Indigenous women leads who kick ass. My stories are about race, oppression, women, families, love and hope.
When not viewing an international crime series, you may find me dancing and air-jamming to 70’s and 80’s tunes in my office. Or in my car. I believe my consulting services are how I’m giving back, using my talent, expertise and life experiences to help artists. One common goal between me and you is to be respectful and authentic storytellers. Let me be of service to you.
Current/Previous Companies
Electronic Arts
Hasbro
Wizards of the Coast
NBC
iHM
Candlewick Press
Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
Little, Brown & Company
Harlequin MIRA
School of Life
Erewhron Books
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS
Los Angeles, CA
MFA in Screenwriting Aug 2008 - May 2010
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
St. Paul, MN
MFA in Creative Writing Jan 2001 - May 2005
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, MN
MLS in Interdisciplinary Child Social Policy Jan 1995 - May 1998