Hi! I’m Heidi.

I help writers of horror and fantasy create uniquely terrifying monsters who will drive the story to new creative heights. I'm excited to show writers how to come up with the perfect original monster for their specific narrative world, finish their story, and release their monstrous creation out into the world!

I’ve spent the last 30 years teaching writing at the college level—and nearly 20 of those years helping creative minds build worlds and write stories that stick.

I've earned degrees all the way through a Ph.D. in English (Medieval & Renaissance lit, if you're curious), published my fair share of academic essays and a book, and—when I’m not obsessing over witches in literature and film—I write comics and speculative fiction. Let’s just say I’m equally at home in a dusty archive or a monster’s lair.

When I’m not summoning monsters or writing weird fiction, I’m painting and drawing! I make hand-painted art, stickers, and LGBTQIA+-friendly merch—because spooky meets sparkly is a valid aesthetic. Expect cryptids, queer joy, and frequent Star Wars tributes (yes, I fully support Siths in eyeliner).

May the Force be with you!