

The Big C
The word cancer calls forth a variety of responses in each of us. There’s the obvious one…sorrow. That’s usually followed by relief;...


Thank you....
As I wind up my release week for “Saving Cruz”, I’m reminded yet again just how many people it takes to see that a book goes from...

It's finally here!
The past year has been crazy and chaotic since I first sat down and began to draft the story of Cruz Moran, which eventually became...


The past two years....
A lot can happen over a two year period. You can move, change jobs, lose loved ones. Babies are born, birthdays will be celebrated, and...


Why I love to read....
My love of reading developed at a very young age. The first real memory I have of being obsessed by the written word was way back in 2nd...

Teaser alert!
I’m so happy to announce the upcoming release of my new novel, “Saving Cruz.” This has been a long work in progress – as most book...

Dreaming up the perfect story....
People often as ask me how I come up with my story ideas. Wouldn't they be surprised to know that my ideas arrive usually by chance? ...


The Best Way to Travel
I’m not what you’d call a world traveler. I’ve been to Hawaii a few times, traveled through Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Idaho. I’ve seen...


The Business of Writing....
Long ago and far away, there was a cranky California mom who loved to sit in front of her computer and write. She’d write endlessly, for...


My not so interesting, extraordinary life
For someone who has been writing for over two decades, I struggle with the small things (blog posts, Twitter posts, and pretty much...