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
ADULT NONFICTION
FOR THE KIDS
Happy Heart Day!
Valentine’s Day can be fraught with expectations—hoping for a Valentine from everyone in the class or from just one special person. Proposals and engagement rings are not always received or accepted. When I met the Valentine of my dreams ❤️ I didn't wait for a special...
The Body Beautiful
January is a popular month for joining a gym and focusing on our health. The human body is complex. Often, no matter what we do, life doesn't go as planned. Here are some books on the subject. A Different Beautiful by Courtney Westlake—daughter born with a...
Thankful for Turkey
In our house, no matter how it was cooked—basted for hours, wrapped in bacon, deep-fried, or slightly overdone—the turkey went fast. Turkey is generally easy to find weeks before the big day. Even if you don’t cook, you can still indulge turkey cravings at a Cracker...
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