Stories Matter

let’s read, write, and live some great ones!

Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let’s hangout. I’m Dakota, and I love to create raw, relatable stories through the written word. I also love the beautiful ways stories can touch hearts when they’re shared through photography, theater, music, and dance!

I’m a small town girl with an autumn soul. I love to spend my time learning new things (currently cross-stitch and ukulele), and hanging with my sweet, wild children, and my chinchilla, Hopscotch.

I’m a queer artist with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I also have Sensory Processing Disorder and CPTSD; I’m passionate about breaking the stigma on mental health struggles and neurodivergence. You can often find me on Instagram, sharing my experiences and engaging in authentic, down-to-earth conversations about navigating the ups and downs of life, especially life as a writer with a chronic illness.

I’d love to connect with you, and find out how I can come alongside you and encourage or assist you in your creative journey.

Hi Friends,

A few of the hats I wear…

Professional Photographer

Specializing in whimsical images that capture stories and heartfelt moments. Photography is art, and creating in this way brings me so much joy.
Author

Out now, my short story “Shattered Silence” in MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT: an R.H.S. anthology. Tales from 36 authors that revolve around the bewitching hour, where magic, mystery, and untold possibilities converge.
Actress & Choreographer

Recent roles include Annelle in Steel Magnolias, and Old Mother West Wind in the play, Old Mother West Wind.
Content Creator

Packages include reading ARCs and selecting quotes for promotional materials, creating graphics and videos with the quotes, composing aesthetic boards and reels, and taking pictures of books for an author’s social media and website.