Hi, I’m Shannon — a full-time freelance writer, blogger, and creative based in California. I've been working professionally with words for nearly 20 years now, and creatively for even longer.

On Medium, I write about:

• Creative process and the writer’s life

• Emotional clarity, reflection, and growth

• Life as a late-diagnosed autistic woman

• Aging, beauty, neurodivergence, and voice

• Occasional fiction, poetry, or whatever else feels true that day

I believe writing isn’t just a job or a craft, but a way of being. What you’ll find here isn’t about content strategy or formulas. It’s about living with awareness, expressing the internal weather, and showing up for whatever wants to be said.

When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me:

• Taking long walks, drinking good tea, or talking to plants

• Creating Midjourney art (yes, I’ve made a tortilla-saint self-portrait and I stand by it)

• Cooking, reading, or watching beautiful, strange movies

I also write on Substack, blog at Of Wanderings and Words, and answer questions on Quora.

You can find all my active links (including writing, art, and socials) right here.

Thanks for stopping by. I’m really glad you’re here!