As an author, Anne is fearless, candid, and wildly authentic. In her nationally acclaimed memoir, You Don’t Look Adopted, she reflects on her lived experiences as an adoptee. She connects with others through her own imperfections, and, through doing so, instills an empowering sense of community, possibility, and freedom in her readers.

As a writing coach, Anne is intuitive and empathetic. In her life-changing Write or Die course, she listens intently to and creates safe spaces for others to share their truth. She teaches others how to write to feel heard, seen, and validated. She works to remove the barriers between what’s at the core of a person and the stories they allow themselves to tell. She equips others with the tools and reasons to articulate secret or buried thoughts – and, in doing so, she gives them the key to a room of their own.

As an advocate – for members of the adoptee community and anyone seeking a sense of safety and self-esteem – Anne believes in caring, collaboration, and real conversations. She leads by example and seeks to inspire others to live a life that feels healthy, productive, generous, and true.