Mother and foster parent, I carve time to write from my busy schedule because I must tell the stories that haunt my every waking moment. (Such is the overly dramatic description of an author's life!) I hold a BA in Literature, yet love a good Calculus problem, as well. My debut novel, The Familiar Stranger, released from Moody in September, and is available online(Christian Book or Amazon) or in local bookstores. The book deals with lies, secrets, and themes of forgiveness in a troubled marriage.

I have been published in The Oregonian, The Secret Place, and Daily Devotions for Writers. A member of Oregon Christian Writers, American Christian Fiction Writers, and the Redeemed Writer's Critique Group, I love taking words out of my head so it's quieter in there. Stop by Ashberry Lane to read updates on the progress of my novels.

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