My Story

I am a native of Macon, Georgia and a graduate of Georgia College and State University. I’ve had numerous short pieces published in magazine and educational markets, as well as a picture book and a series of board books. I also once won a rather hefty prize for writing a poem about mustard. I am currently living my dream, writing middle grade novels with a magical twist, in a beach town where I reside with my amazing husband, two brilliant sons, and a trio of well-rounded cats.

My favorite colors are navy blue, reddish-orange, and pale yellow. Since I have always dreamed of having a job naming paint colors, I’d rename these hues Midnight Dalmation, Soupiness, and Sunshine Purr. Sound ridiculous? Go to your local hardware store and see what their paint colors are named.

My family and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and birding. Some of our favorite spots are Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Padre Island National Seashore, South Padre Island Birding Center, and Enchanted Rock. You will see photos from these places scattered throughout this website.

Here are some more of my favorite things:

Favorite foods

Palak paneer

Pumpkin pie

Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza

Spaghetti

Chocolate covered cherries

Favorite Musicians:

Lyle Lovett

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Huun Huur Tu

Hazmat Modine

Favorite Children’s Books:

Sideways Stories from Wayside School - Louis Sachar

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - Mo Willems

Scaredy Squirrel - Melanie Watt

Where the Wild Things Are -Maurice Sendak

The Story of Ferdinand - Munro Leaf

Pippi Longstocking – Astrid Lindgren

Beezus and Ramona– Beverly Cleary

As you can see, I am nearly as well rounded as my cats.