Hey, I’m Naomi:
A storyteller, an oldest daughter who happens to be a twin, and a caffeinated adventurer.
I write gritty, hard-won hope for the girls who smiled big while their hearts were breaking. There's a longer story behind that (touring the world as a musician, losing my dad, and a whole faith wrestling match), but that's for another page.
this is for the girls who grew up too fast
Because life's thrown its worst at you, and you're still here.
Because it's genuine now, not a mask you're wearing for everyone else.
From grief, faith, friendship, or a dream that didn't survive.
If that's you, here's what you can expect from me:
I know what it’s like to search for a story that actually gets it, not glossing over grief or the other extreme of drowning you in darkness.
So I’m writing the stories I needed and definitely still do sometimes.
You'll feel seen, not lectured with honesty about the rawness of grief
You'll get to rest in a safe place to escape when the weight of life feels like too much
You'll come out steadier, not because the pain is gone, but because you'll be reminded that darkness doesn't get the last word
no, really
Voices of the Future, Volume 6: Stories of Whimsy & Warriors
This collection of short stories doesn't ask you to choose between depth and whimsy.
Whether you've got twenty minutes or a whole afternoon, these stories are written to give you a safe escape, a little wonder, and a reminder that darkness doesn't get the last word.
Come along for the adventure
This website is just the start of the journey.
Over on Adventuring Anyway, I share way more through essays on grief, growth, and what it actually looks like to choose an adventure anyway. No performative positivity. Just honest stories, a little dark humor, and the occasional deep dive into what the books I’m reading (i.e. Lord of the Rings) are teaching me about life and loss.
Subscribe, and you'll be the first to know when something new goes up, plus you'll get to be part of the conversation, not just read from the sidelines.
Writing: (baby story ideas)
Reading: Crooked Kingdom/Liberated/Games Untold/Delighting in the Trinity/Slow Productivity/The Count of Monte Cristo
In: Knoxville, TN (but always plotting the next trip, stay tuned)
Feeling: caffeinated and mildly feral
Come say hey and follow along on IG! I read every comment and dm. (also please tell me your best dead dad joke; I’m collecting)
One More Thing
A major part of the story I'm living right now is calling, missions, and what it means to live sent. If that's something you want to be part of too, I'd love to have you.