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If you could erase one movie from your memory and watch it again for the first time, which one would it be?

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The first Star Trek movie would be the one I pick. The long‑overdue recognition of Gene Roddenberry’s visionary imagination. When the original series premiered in the 1960s, it pushed television far beyond its comfort zone. Roddenberry didn’t just craft a sci‑fi adventure, he offered a brave, optimistic plan for humanity’s future. Of course, at the time I didn’t fathom the depth of what the film represented. I just loved the series as a kid.

The film’s debut was thought by some a tipping point that the world was finally ready to embrace the depth of his ideas, honoring a creator who believed strongly in exploration, diplomacy, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

What made Star Trek truly revolutionary was its steady commitment to representation and unity. At a time when American television rarely showcased diversity, the series placed minorities in respected, central roles. Its premise that Earth, after surviving a devastating third world war, rebuilt itself into a society free from discrimination, bigotry, homelessness, and starvation was profoundly hopeful. Roddenberry imagined a future where humanity didn’t just coexist but thrived by embracing each other’s uniqueness. Decades later, that vision still feels ahead of its time and continues to inspire fans around the world.

It encourages me to believe that one day we will have a world where everyone will be valued for themselves and not judge anyone based on their sex, color, ethnicity or nationality.

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If you could erase one movie from your memory and watch it again for the first time, which one would it be?
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The Mythic Moment Shifters Were Born

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Isis was already known as the goddess of rebirth, but unlike the distant deities of other cultures, she walked among her people—teaching women to grind corn, bake bread, spin flax, and weave cloth. She believed knowledge was a form of magic, and she shared it freely. One evening, returning from the village, she slipped into the forest to find Sentra, her loyal panther companion. Instead, she found Sentra crouched beside Malik, a young man she had often seen in the village, his lifeblood pooling beneath him. The forest held its breath as Isis knelt beside them, grief and fury rising in equal measure.

Knowing Malik’s spirit hovered on the edge of death, Isis made a choice that would change the world. She drew upon the ancient Hittite belief in rebirth of the soul, merging it with her own divine power. With a whispered invocation, she replaced Malik’s failing blood with the potent, primal blood of Sentra. Panther blood—wild, instinctive, and threaded with the magic of the night. It surged through Malik like fire and shadow intertwined, restoring him but transforming him as well. In that moment, the first shifter was born: a being who carried both human soul and great‑cat spirit, a living embodiment of rebirth, instinct, and divine purpose. From Malik’s awakening, the lineage of shifters began.

What is your Favorite Restaurant

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It’s a toss-up between Red Lobster and Olive Garden; it honestly depends on what I’m craving. Red Lobster, it’s basically a done deal—I’m getting crab. I can look at the whole menu, pretend I’m considering something new, but who am I kidding. I love crab way too much. Do I hate cracking the shell? Absolutely. Do I still do it every single time? Also, absolutely. There’s just something about that sweet crab meat that makes the whole messy, slightly annoying process worth it for me.

But then there’s Olive Garden, and that’s a whole different mood. Their seafood Alfredo hits me right in my noodle‑loving soul. It’s creamy, comforting, and I don’t have to fight my food to enjoy it. If I’m craving pasta, that dish is basically my weakness. So really, the choice isn’t even about the restaurant, it’s about whether I’m in the mood to roll up my sleeves and battle a crab or sit back with a big bowl of noodles and just melt into the moment.

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What is your favorite restaurant?
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Celebrating Diversity Month

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Diversity Month is a chance to acknowledge the significance of different cultures, identities, backgrounds, and perspectives in our communities. It’s a moment to pause and appreciate the stories, traditions, and lived experiences that shape who we are—individually and collectively. When we focus on diversity, we’re not just acknowledging differences; we’re respecting the strength that comes from supporting them. This month encourages us to learn from one another, challenge assumptions, and create spaces where everyone feels seen and valued.

Symbol of diversity through nature. Flowers thriving in soil, water, and stone, each environment representing different backgrounds and experiences. A poetic way to show that growth and beauty can emerge under any conditions.

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life.

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One of the most valuable lessons I wish I had learned earlier in life is the importance of letting go of strangers’ opinions. For a long time, I allowed the judgments of people I barely knew or didn’t care about to occupy space in my mind. I let their opinions shape how I saw myself. But the moment I realized that these individuals held no meaningful place in my life, everything began to shift.

Their opinions lost their power. I stopped giving them permission to affect my mood, my confidence, or my choices. Life became noticeably lighter and less stressful when I understood that not every voice deserves an audience, especially those that come from people who don’t truly know me or contribute anything positive to my journey. Now, I protect my mental space fiercely, reserving it only for those whose presence and perspective genuinely matter.

Saying Goodbye to my first Paranormal Romance Series

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In 2015 Siren Bookstrand took a chance and published my first ever novella, Leopard Born, thus the Born of Isis series had begun. Now the final novella, Puma Born, has been written and published.

 It took time to write the final chapter because this was more than the end of a series. It was saying goodbye to friends that had been with you constantly over the years.  There’s a unique kind of ache that comes with finishing a story you’ve lived alongside for years. It’s not just typing “The End.” It’s closing the door on characters who became part of your daily mental landscape, people you argued with, rooted for, worried about, and carried around in the back of your mind while doing dishes or driving to work.

Writing that final chapter is a kind of mourning. You’re not just wrapping up plot threads; you’re saying goodbye to companions who influenced you, challenged you, and maybe even helped you through parts of your own life. That emotional weight slows you down in the best possible way because you want to honor them, and you want to leave them in a place that feels right.

And honestly, that’s a sign of how deeply you cared about the world you built. Stories that linger like that don’t come from detachment; they come from connection.

Do You Believe in Fate/Destiny

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I believe in Destiny rather than Fate.

For me, destiny feels like something I can grow toward rather than something that drags me along. It’s a sense of purpose that develops when I make choices, take risks, and follow what feels right in my gut. I like the idea that my life isn’t locked into one rigid path, but instead shaped by my decisions, effort, and the meaning I create along the way. Destiny gives me room to evolve, to change direction, and to become the person I want to be.

Fate, on the other hand, has never really resonated with me. The idea of something fixed and unavoidable, something I can’t change no matter how hard I try, feels too confining, a trap I can’t avoid. I don’t want to believe my life is already written. I’d rather believe I am an active member, not just a character following a script. That’s why destiny makes more sense to me. It gives me freedom while still giving my life a sense of direction and meaning.

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Do you believe in fate/destiny?
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