I excelled in math through elementary, middle, and high school, and enjoyed tutoring my struggling classmates.

Greetings! My name is Karissa McKenzie, although you may know me by my online moniker - Portal Maker. I've been writing creatively since kindergarten; my love of fiction is rivaled only by my passion... to change lives through my stories and my work as a mentor. I've spent two decades honing my craft by training under professional storytellers and working on personal projects. Teaching and encouraging others to express themselves through creative writing brings me a special sense of joy and satisfaction, and I can't wait to get started with you!read more