I'm the author of one (so far!)children’s picture book, Dog Tales: The Adventures of Smyles. Dog Tales was published by Ames Public Library in conjunction with its fantastic early literacy outreach program, Project Smyles.
I contribute regularly to Adoptive Families and ADDitude magazines, and enjoy an ongoing gig blogging for ADDitudeMag.com.
I pursue these and other freelance writing opportunities to legitimize the time I waste communing with my laptop and drinking coffee (Sumatran, with cream) at Stomping Grounds several mornings each week.
I live in Ames, Iowa with my two kids, my (handsome, younger) husband, Don, and our cat, Smokey Joe.

I'm a member of SCBWI, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.