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Read, Dream, Grow.

I’m a proud mom of two grown humans and a sweet dog named Winnie. (I love Winne the Pooh). I live in central Florida with my wonderful husband. Since retiring from teaching afterthirty plus years in the classroom, I’ve been able to write the stories I’ve been longing to tell. When I’m not writing, I enjoy spending my time reading, completing puzzles, crocheting blankets and amigurumi animals, and capturing life through my camera.

"That's the thing about books, they let you travel without moving your feet."Jhumpa Lahiri

My WritingAs a writer, my storytelling comes from personal experiences, which helps me to insert a rangeof emotions, reactions, and authenticity into my work. Drawing from real moments allows me to create characters and settings that feel alive and relatable. I focus on weaving genuine emotion into my stories — whether it's joy, fear, wonder, or sadness — so that readers can truly connect with the journey. My style leans toward vivid imagery, thoughtful pacing, and a conversational tone that invites readers to step into the world I'm creating.

GenreChildren’s books have always been a favorite genre whether it’s a picture book or middle grade chapter book.
I loved to use picture books in the classroom, even in high school English classes and advanced research courses. They engage the reader since they are fun, accessible, and interactive. I love these stories that are read over and over, handed down in families, and build a love of reading.
My middle grade books are currently realistic fiction focused on engaging characters, the dynamic and ever changing relationships that occur in middle grade stories, as well as, unitizing settings that middle grade readers (upper and lower) would find themselves in and could relate to easily.