About Me

Stories have kept me up late at night since I learned to read (roughly 40 years ago). 

Stories for children are my passion. I love middle grade books and picture books the most, but I read many genres. My writing hinges a lot on identity. As kids grow, they need to learn who they are and understand the importance of their identity from a young age. I also love combining heart and humor. Great books make us feel something and they stay with us, long after the last page is read. 

My writing has won some contests (See ACCOLADES below!) and I'm involved in many writing groups: SCBWI, 12x12, Courage to Create at The Writing Barn, a mentorship with Bethany Hegedus, classes with Hannah Barnaby, Rajani LaRocca, and Cate Berry, and I'm an active member of my critique groups. 

I spend time regularly writing and working on manuscripts, but when I'm not at my computer you can find me cooking, checking cows, coaching speech and drama at our local high school, or at sports events with my kids. 

I have been freelance writing for magazines for over ten years. I have a column in Progressive Cattleman about ranch life. I live in Montana with my cowboy and three kids.