Living a life that “means something” is a thread that runs through my thoughts most days. Why do I do what I do? Where should I place my energy? How can I use my time towards things that are worthwhile? The things I can not change. The choices I’ve made. The goals I aspire to. [...]
Last night, bone tired after working for 12 hours (first day back teaching) I wondered for a brief moment why I keep working at writing. It’s sometimes so hard to sit down to the computer after a long day. And yet, it’s true. “Every single time you sit down to write, you get better at [...]
Each year summer vacation seems to squeeze itself into a smaller and smaller space. Compressed, yet satisfying. A week in Wyoming and the beautiful Grand Tetons, 2 weeks in Vermont, and then a lovely trip to Hawaii with family. Summer is absolutely my favorite time of the year. Now school is back in session and [...]
I've lived and traveled around the world, but now make my home in California.
By day, I teach; evenings and many weekends, I write.
My teaching, reading, and writing eventually led to a Master's degree in Language and Literacy and, later, an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
My first picture book, BLUE ON BLUE, is forthcoming from Beach Lane Books (Simon and Schuster).