I'm Maya—a bisexual author, coder and tech jj journalist at Intel. I live in a floating home on the Columbia river with my husband of 34 years, am a member of the Raging Grannies, and I publish local authors under the Lingua Ink imprint. Though I was happily juggling my projects and job for years, hitting my late-40s sparked a moment of clarity where I craved something deeper and more fulfilling. I decided to channel that newfound energy into art and storytelling, changing my focus from doing for everyone into also doing for myself. I started writing women's fiction and romance, stories about the very empowerment and expression I was trying to learn myself. I put my personal narrative into fiction, to encourage my readers to question their own narrative journalist at Intel. I live in a floating home on the Columbia river with my husband of 34 years, am a member of the Raging Grannies, and I publish local authors under the Lingua Ink imprint. Though I was happily juggling my projects and job for years, hitting my late-40s sparked a moment of clarity where I craved something deeper and more fulfilling. I decided to channel that newfound energy into art and storytelling, changing my focus from doing for everyone into also doing for myself. I started writing women's fiction and romance, stories about the very empowerment and expression I was trying to learn myself. I put my personal narrative into fiction, to encourage my readers to question their own narratives and what they want.
I have been writing all my life, and a newfound willingness to share my story was sparked by a late-40s reassessment of my priorities and a desire for deeper fulfillment.
- The long, transformative journey (three years!) to complete Painting Celia symbolizes my evolution as both an author and an individual.
- I’ve learned that art and self-expression aren’t just creative acts—they’re essential for my personal healing and for enriching the cultural landscape around me.
My Literary Achievements & Storytelling
- Painting Celia: This is my first published novel, where I channel my personal journey of transformation, healing, and honest self-expression through art.
- Catching Kelsey, Sailor’s Code, and other works in progress: These evolving narratives explore identity, creative tension, and reinvention, echoing my ongoing evolution as both a writer and an individual.