Kristen McQuillin

Kristen McQuillin is a delightfully curious, American-born "professional dilettante" who has called Japan home since 1998. Through her unique blend of Eastern mindfulness and Western creativity, she gently guides others toward meditation, intuitive art, and thoughtful preparation for life's transitions. Her books emerge from a life where small joys are noticed, creativity is medicine, and community forms the foundation of meaning. Kristen keeps an online journal inviting readers into her world of small adventures, creative experiments, and insights discovered in everyday magic. Between writing and teaching, you'll find her hands deep in garden soil, experimenting with botanical dyes, or delightedly tinkering with whatever creative focus calls to her next.