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Oslo, here I come.

What started as a mother's story became a book. That book became a screenplay. And now that screenplay has earned a place on the international stage.

I'm incredibly honored to be traveling to Oslo, Norway this December as a Finalist at the International Indie Screenplay Festival and to attend the Ardélion Awards Gala 2026.

When Silence Never Ends was written to give a voice to families still searching for answers and to remind the world that some stories deserve to be told—no...

Stop Deciding “No” for Other People

Published by Influential Women, this personal essay explores the opportunities we lose when we reject ourselves before anyone else has the chance to say yes. Through her own journey from paramedic to author, screenwriter, and podcast host, Teri shares why learning to "cast the net wide" became one of the most important lessons of her life.

I recently had the privilege of joining the Matcha It podcast to share Rylee's story and the journey that followed.

In this conversation, we talk about the events that inspired 13 Days of Silence, the reality of navigating unimaginable loss, and what it means to keep moving forward when life changes forever. We also discuss grief, recovery, widowhood, resilience, and the purpose I've found in advocating for others who are living through their own seasons of silence.

If you've read my books, or...

Inside The Crown is the signature magazine of Miss United Crown of America. Created to inspire, uplift and celebrate titleholder journeys.

I just want to take a moment to say thank you for this honor and recognition.

This journey has brought me so much more than I ever expected, and I can say with 100% certainty that Rylee's story would not have reached as far as it has without the platform—and the microphone—that United Crown of America has given me.

The crown may be what people see first,...

I wrote When Silence Never Ends in an attempt to better understand the thirteen days following my son's disappearance and murder. While 13 Days of Silence documented the facts, this screenplay allowed me to explore the uncertainty, rumors, unanswered questions, and emotional reality of living through those days.

This project was never about finding closure. In many ways, closure remains elusive. Instead, it became an opportunity to examine grief, resilience, and the lasting impact of...

A Note From the Author

I had every intention of having this book finished by the five-year anniversary of my sobriety. 6/29/21

Clearly, It's not going to happen.

What you're holding (or looking at) is not the finished book. It's a preview.

A work in progress.

The beauty of owning my own publishing company is that I get to do things a little differently. Instead of waiting until every chapter is finished, I get to share part of the journey with you.

Inside you'll find the opening chapters of Chaos...

Rooted in Resilience Store

Welcome to the Rooted in Resilience Store, where every item represents a simple but powerful belief: life's hardest chapters do not have to be the end of the story.

Rooted in Resilience was created to encourage honest conversations about grief, recovery, healing, personal growth, and the strength people discover when facing life's unexpected challenges. It is built on the understanding that resilience is not about being unbreakable. It is about continuing to grow,...