About

Storytelling is the foundation of my life. Human beings are drawn to stories because they connect us to one another and expand our perspectives. Said another way, “Like with fingerprints, no two people have the same brain anatomy.” The stories we encounter help shape our neural pathways and subsequently influence the way we process our own lived experiences.

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In addition to the meaning conveyed by a story, we must also consider the language used to convey it. Writing relies on a precise understanding of words and the connotations they carry. I believe every piece of written work is an act of translation, regardless of the language of origin. It requires the ability to make something tangible from abstract concepts. 

The language(s) we speak also impact the nuance of a statement. For example, in English, one says "I miss you," whereas in French, one says "Tu me manques." While these statements are technically equivalent, their more literal meanings indicate two different interpretations of longing. The most accurate English translation of the French statement "tu me manques" is "you are missing from me."  

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To me, writing is inherently collaborative. Every human being has a unique brain; an individualized way of looking at the world. Effective communication can allow us to bridge our complex and varying perspectives; doing so requires precise translation of our inner worlds.