A writer with a curious mind, a love for a good story, and a habit of falling down research rabbit holes. Through Quillfire, I share the things that fascinate, inspire, and occasionally leave me lying awake at night wondering whether another cup of coffee is really a good idea.
Fresh From Quillfire
- The Best Time to Plant Depends on Where You Call HomeEvery September, thousands of South Africans ask the same question. What should I plant this spring? It sounds simple enough. Then Google confidently tells someone in Cape Town to follow advice written for someone in Ohio. Or suggests… Read more: The Best Time to Plant Depends on Where You Call Home
- Why Does Silent Walking Need a Name?
Someone sent me an article with the subject line, You need to try this. I clicked on it expecting another skincare routine or a supplement I’d never heard of. Instead, I found a wellness trend called silent walking.… Read more: Why Does Silent Walking Need a Name? - 8 Places Where Rare Genes Became Surprisingly Common
Family genes mean something is always being passed down. Sometimes it’s a crooked smile that keeps resurfacing in old photographs. Sometimes it’s a mop of stubborn curls, a dimple that belongs to no one else, or the uncanny… Read more: 8 Places Where Rare Genes Became Surprisingly Common - When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Rejection
There’s a specific kind of tired that comes from constantly trying to improve yourself. It’s the exhaustion that has nothing to do with laziness and everything to do with carrying the weight of always wanting to be better.… Read more: When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Rejection - The Day AI Answered the Question You Never Asked
PromptBoox paid me to write this. Yes, money changed hands. Halfway through an AI answer, you feel it. Something’s off. You keep reading, convinced it’ll eventually get to the point you meant. Instead, it marches confidently in the… Read more: The Day AI Answered the Question You Never Asked
Beyond Quillfire
Curiosity has a habit of leading me down unexpected paths. Sometimes that becomes an article about ancient discoveries, sometimes a breaking news story, and sometimes a long-form guide designed to help readers find answers.
Along the way, I’ve written for news publications, websites, businesses, and digital media projects across a wide range of topics. If you’d like a glimpse of where those rabbit holes have led, you’re welcome to explore my portfolio.
