Embrace the Journey

​​As a fellow book nerd... 

I have been a reader since I was a small child. My passion for storytelling came about when I received a pillowcase that was covered in a little cartoon village with a house and roads, trees and a lake.  This was my main pillowcase when I was young, and I used it to create stories about the characters of the village for myself.  I would drag my finger along the paths of the cartoon town, crafting stories about princes and goblins, knights and damsels in distress until I fell asleep. 

As an adult, I became a Language Arts teacher who focused primarily on reading, writing and grammar.  As a teacher, I sought to instill a love for reading and writing in my students, especially in the art of creative writing.  I was lucky to teach in a district that I loved, and I enjoyed every minute of of my teaching career.  I believe it was a stepping stone for me as I put a greater dream on hold. 

Fast forward many years later…I have retired from teaching and have embarked on a bigger dream…one that I have had since my childhood days where I told myself stories over my pillowcase.  I have always known I wanted to become an author and write a novel or two or five!  

With over three decades of experience teaching Language Arts, I have cultivated a deep passion for writing.

My journey now leads to the publication of my first book, Mason's Lake, where I explore new avenues as I create stories and characters that resonate with readers. As I embark on this chapter in my l life, I invite you to join me on my literary journey, where I share my love for storytelling and connect with readers like you.