I am a word gatherer, yoga guide of the gentle kind, and maker-upper-of-things.
I am also a highly-sensitive INFP (dreamy introvert). In this noisy, intrusive world, I struggled for years to hear and trust my own voice.

This exploration of voice started in my early thirties when I lived my childhood dream and became a performing singer/songwriter. I released two independently produced CDs and was nominated for several local awards. But it was the writing, not the performing that called to me most. I stopped and went back to "real life."

After years of doing what I was "supposed to do" (working in an office, taking care of my family, forgetting my dreams) I found my way back to my writing voice through my body. Yoga connected me to truth in a way that nothing else ever has. That, and the support of a rich, local writing community here in Sacramento, CA, led me back to my gifts.

I am currently leading writing groups, working one-on-one with other writers, and devoting lots of time to my own writing every day.

I am currently working on two books. The first book is based on an in-progress interview project called 101 Core Conversations. If you are interested in sharing your stories of transition, change, self-care, and desires for your life, I'd love to speak with you!

The second book fiction, and it found me in October 2016. The characters are with me all the time, and I am devoted to telling their stories. The book is inspired by my time working in a school office.

Most of my writing (so far) has happened on my blog and in my notebooks...and on stages and recorded CDs. I am just now considering where I would like to submit my work for publication.

Amherst Writer's and Artists (lapsed)
Yoga Alliance (lapsed)
Although I still facilitate writing and yoga, I do not currently pay dues to these organizations.

My own Word Gathering Writing Circles. Team Haag writing group.