I began writing stories for children as a pediatric nurse caring for children with physical and emotional stressors. In an expanded role as a Holistic Nurse, I wrote therapeutic stories, or Guided Imagery, that emboldened children to face health challenges with confidence and mastery. The success of this therapeutic storytelling on improving the well-being of children, has inspired me to write picture books whose stories of magic and delight are written with similarly empowering messages that support children to reach their full potential as happy, healthy and resilient adults.

I write from the back porch of my log home, inspired by the majestic backdrop of Mt. Jefferson in North Carolina. Married to my ever-supportive high school sweetheart, we share the reward of perpetual recess with our two grandchildren, who love nothing better than delighting in a good book, particularly one written by Nana!