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. [...]
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, illustrated by the amazing Beth Krommes, will be published by Beach Lane Books (Simon and Schuster) in 2014.