Cly's writing is based on the oral tradition. After having grown up in the Monnonite community, she started writing as a form of therapy, using it as an outlet for her 'demons.' As her writing has progressed the stories have become more fictionalized, flowing from her thoughts and emotions. Although Cly's stories have some basis in her past, most are invented and the various characters represent different aspects of herself.

One of Cly's main goals when telling stories is to get the audience to believe her. Even so, she would still relate the stories even if no one was there since the process is something that she needs to do for herself. She does whatever is necessary to grab the audience's attention and keep them focused on what she is relating. Cly prefers to read to non-captive audiences because they tend to be more accepting of the vulnerability that comes from sharing oneself through stories. The telling of her stories remains fresh because they are not memorized. Instead,Cly internalizes the stories, thereby allowing herself to be spontaneous when interacting with an audience. Through this process, she experiences an amazing thrill when telling her stories.

Cly's stories could be considered autobiographical fiction. She feels that you learn more about yourself through fiction and that anything you invent is the truth as long as you stay true to yourself. As we develop, age, and lose some memories, our perceptions of events change. For that reason, facts do not necessarily equal truth.

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