Who am I?

I drink tea and write

Join me as I explore what it means to be human in today’s world, from my different and varied perspectives and experience as a helping professional for over 20 years. Though I am a writer first and foremost, I have worn many (seriously, many!) different hats over the course of my career. Yet every opportunity has taught me that writing and sharing stories will always be an integral part of connecting with others and what I do. Now, with Unique and Universal, I get to share my passion for writing with you in a fun new way!

I look forward to sharing my words and world with you.

Why subscribe to Unique and Universal?

The first four weeks of Unique and Universal posts will be free (May 2024). Thereafter…

Free subscribers will receive a weekly Tuesday email on with “Tips & Quips”—which are short format posts exploring various aspects of being human.

Paid subscribers will receive the free emails, plus a longer post on Fridays that will either be a deeper dive into a specific topic or experience, or an “Ask Martina” response to a reader question. Additionally, paid subscribers will be the first to hear about upcoming book releases, including bonus materials, such as an “Advance Glance” of a chapter. All paid subscriptions will also have access to my publication archives.

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Through the written word, I delve into what makes humanity both unique and universal — exploring what it means to be human in the world today.

People

My writing focuses on exploring what it means to be human. As such, I have been a cross-genre author and professional writer for over 20 years—penning everything from full-length books to wine labels!