About the Author

Hi, I’m Sherry Dryja. I’m a Seattle-based writer drawn to the small, revealing moments that shape our days and inner lives. I tell stories from the road, from memory, and from the quiet corners of ordinary life where meaning gathers if we pause long enough to notice.

My writing life began in a playful project called Petite Over 40, which started as a fashion blog and gradually expanded as I did. Over time, it stretched into something deeper: a space for travel writing, personal essays, cultural reflection, and the kind of humor and tenderness that help us feel a little less alone.

Now I write memoir-style travel pieces and narrative nonfiction that blend curiosity, wit, and emotional truth, whether I’m being ignored by cats in Spain, wandering Seattle in search of its ancient past, or uncovering the stories handed down across generations.

My work is guided by a few North Stars: create connection, notice small joys, shine gentle light in difficult places, honor the personal as political, and uplift unexpected wisdom.

If these stories speak to you, welcome. I’m glad you’ve found your way here.