Meet The NovelTEAM

Hello! I'm so excited you're here and actually interested enough to read all about us. I spent the first half of my career as a clergy member and after 20 years serving the church I was ready for a career change. Serving our community in this new way has been such a wild journey! I have a deep love of coffee, fancy drinks and cozy cafes. I love that NovelTea feels like a second home and even an extended family to many people in Truro. I'm naturally introverted so meaningful relationships and quality time with friends is very important to me. In my down time a walk in the woods with my daughter and dog which helps to keep my mental health on track (often while listening to a true crime podcast). Family trips with my husband Keith, daughter Taylor, son Nathan, and daughter-in-law Mariah at a Maritime AirBnb, while discovering other cozy cafes is my dream vacation! I'd choose a local trip with my little family over an exotic vacation any day.

NovelTea has been and continues to be a fascinating journey! I have enjoyed filling many roles over the past few years, from “World’s OK’est Barista” (I have a pin to prove it!) to the manager of our newest venture: NovelTea Bookstore & Gifts. I am the go-to guy for all the little jobs around here from purchasing supplies and maintaining equipment to building projects and cafe artwork. Every day is a bit different! It has been a pleasure getting to know our regular customers and their families as well as meeting visitors from all over the world. Truro has been an amazing community in which to work and grow our business!