My first book, Only a Game, published by Publish America is now available. This is a supense filled horror novel about a dysfunctional family dealing with mental illness/demons.   A major influence in in my writing career is my husband. He never let me give up on myself. He encouraged me to keep writing and to keep sending the manuscripts out. Another major influence in my life as an author was the editor of "Beach Views" in Clearwater Beach Flordia. This  lady looked over my work and encouraged me to keep wriiting.  She believed in me. She accepted many of my poems and other items for publication in her weekly newspaper. I also have to give credit to my entire family for encouraging me to write! They all believed in me when I doubted myself and encouraged me not to give up my dream.  

On July 02, 2002 my novel,  Only a Game  was accepted for publication by PublishAmerica. This is my highest achievment as an author. I have been chosen as a feautured poetry writer for AuthorsDen, and this was certainly a thrill for me.  On a personal note, my marriage of 35 years is an accomplishment for both myself and my husband. We have raised three children and survived the experience and are now enjoying the wonders of being grandparents!