Spells to Mend Broken Hearts
Scholastic | 09.15.26
When 15-year-old new girl Alex meets tarot-loving Tess, a fast friendship forms around spells, manifestation, and all things witchy to try and solve their high school dramas. But when Tess wants to use magic to get back with her ex, messy feelings stir up even bigger issues that magic alone can't solve.
Easy Digging
A documentary crew follows Ed Brown, a middle-aged building inspector, as he returns to his childhood dream of digging a hole to China. When Ed’s plans go viral and a billionaire investor gets involved, the whole world tunes in. Ed must face why he’s digging this hole, the loss of a childhood friend, his strained relationship with his father, and what it means to attempt the impossible.
2024 | 99 mins
About Me
I'm an author, indie filmmaker, and improviser based in Austin, TX. Spells to Mend Broken Hearts is my debut novel, set to be released by Scholastic in September 2026. In addition to my fiction, I have been making DIY films since 2011, including the award-winning film Bed Eater: The Movie and, most recently, the feature-length film Easy Digging. My directing style is influenced by my decade of experience performing and directing improv comedy, primarily at The Hideout Theatre. When I'm not working on my next project, I can be found recommending movies at We Luv Video, a non-profit video rental store where I serve on the board and help manage day to day operations.
My fiction is represented by Alexandra Weiss at Azantian Literary.
Contact Me
Have questions about my work? Want to host a screening of Easy Digging in your area? Send me an email! I also lead workshops, offer private writing tutoring for ages 9-18 & will be available for school visits in conjuction with the release of my debut. Would love to hear from you!
