About

Hello. I’m Mariko and I’m an artist, writer, and lover of animals, real and imagined. I like to create paintings and drawings that spark conversation and that make me smile. But mostly I create from those random bits and bobs that pop in my head. I’ve been writing for a lot longer than I’ve been an artist. Writing takes much more stamina and I’m not always smiling when I do it. But sometimes, things of the heart can only be told through a story and a character. Last year, I finished my novel, The Weeping Field, after eight long years of starts and stops. I wrote it for me this time and no one else. And from the dear people who’ve read my manuscript, it seems like this is a good one.

When I’m not creating worlds, stories and characters, I’m cooking, connecting with friends and family, and basically letting my inner child lead the way. I hope to have a dog one day. Until then, I’ll have to create a whole pack of them in my dreams.

Drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you.

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