Always writing. For love of people, travel, and life.
My first novel was three pages long. Something about a monkey.
From there my stories have woven a tapestry of travels and adventures, lives lived well, and poignant memories.
The words are how we peer into the human soul and get a glimpse of real, beautiful, tangled life.
ADULT FICTION
A short story or two is always in the works. I have dozens of characters in line to audition. I also write novels. Mostly about families, friends, and the relationships in between.
ADULT NONFICTION
FOR THE KIDS
thoughts and reflections.
I Love Rocks
Maybe it was checking out a landslide in La Tuna Canyon, California that piqued my interest. Or skipping rocks on one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. However it happened, I fell in love with rocks. Through the years, thousands of Florida seashells have...
First World Problems
When my computer crashed and I was beyond frustrated, my son said, “It's only a First World problem, Mom.” True. This annoyance was minor in the grand scheme of life. Living in the United States—a land of privilege and opportunity—we have time to focus on...
Hanging Duck
I cook and bake a lot. Unless we’re traveling, my husband and I eat every meal at home. When the kids were young, shepherd’s pie, spaghetti, and stir-fried chicken made regular appearances. But I longed to try new recipes. In the early 1980s, I devoured a Julia Child...
