Stars held like fireflies in the palm of your hand. Petals pressed into parchment to leave kiss-like stains. Gossamer wings, snatches of poetry—wishes and confessions scrawled side-by-side in mossy ink.
Welcome to Dreamer’s Field Guide.
Think of this journal as a walk through the enchanted woods followed by a private chat in an artist’s studio. It is a cottage library, a coven gathering, handwritten letters tucked between the pages of your favorite book.
Here, I share my own art and short fiction stories as well as experiences from my life as a mother-creative. It is a window into who I am as a person: messy, emotional, playful, introspective, raw.
If you find magic in the rustling leaves overhead, get lost between glimmers of dappled light, stay up until 2:00 am whispering just one more chapter…
Come in, friend. Welcome. I’ve been waiting for you.
WHO AM I
My name is Kerani (pronounced ker-ah-nee for the curious). I'm an author, fantasy photographer, and costume maker from the Pacific Northwest.
As far back as I can remember, I have been obsessed with stories. Books and tales of magic were my initial refuge as a child, a space where I learned how to process emotion through the lens of narrative. Whether it’s novel writing, taking photos, or sewing gowns for my portraits, I weave stories into everything I do.
This is my form of magic.
I started this journal as a place to explore my writing and challenge myself to move past fears of sharing my work online. The name Dreamer’s Field Guide was inspired by my tendency to look for magic around every corner. I’ve often felt like a bridge between two worlds, the ordinary and the make-believe, and these pages are an intersection of both.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you subscribe you can expect to receive a weekly(ish)* email delivered to your inbox with one of the following:
A photo story featuring my own fairytale art or everyday magic snapshots
Personal essays and reflections from my life as a mother-creative
Short fiction story, poem, or vignette
BTS write-ups of my fantasy photoshoots, sewing projects, and other creative tips
Audio-diary musings on creativity, anxiety, and the messy reality of being an artist online
Monthly recap with updates on my current projects
*Emails may be paused from January - February while I take my annual creative sabbatical
THE INNER CIRCLE
Though most of my posts are free, there are some stories and projects that I prefer to share within a smaller community. The Inner Circle is for people who truly love my art and want to support my work on a personal level. It’s a patron-style offering, a coin thrown in a wishing well. Your monthly contributions help fill my tea cup and encourage me to keep creating.
As a thank you for your support, you’ll receive access to a digital library of my everyday magic images for your own use, as well as occasional personal projects and stories that I don’t share publicly. Founders will also receive an annual, snail-mail postcard print featuring one of my fantasy photos from the year.
PAID SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
A digital library of my everyday magic images for personal use
Expanded photoshoot galleries and sneak peeks at upcoming projects
Occasional personal projects and stories that I don’t share publicly
FOUNDING MEMBER BENEFITS
An annual, snail-mail postcard print featuring one of my fantasy photos mailed to you at the end of each calendar year
RECOMMENDED READING
If you’re new to this journal, here are a few of my favorite posts to help you find your way around and get to know my work:
STAY CONNECTED
This journal is my main home on the internet, but you can also find me in these spaces:
For informal updates, cosplay chaos, and BTS snippets: Instagram
For full creative galleries & writing portfolio: Website
Please send any fiction inquiries to my agent, Miriam C. at ArtHouse Literary.
