Ever since I was a child I wanted to become a writer, a published author, but life got in the way and it wasn't until I retired that I began my chosen career. I've published nine novels and one humorous memoir. Two of my novels won literary awards - Echoes won a Florida Writers Association award in 2004 and Secrets won a National League of American Pen Women award in 2005. Currently I'm working on the next novel and have the one following that in outline.
I'm also a professional public speaker, addressing women's clubs, groups and colleges. I speak on topics such as courageous women and the importance of family history, dysfunctional families, domestic violence and writing as a career. I speak and write from the heart, basing my novels and speeches on true life experience.  

NEWS! Just published my 9th novel, Second chances. Second Chances is the long-awaited sequel to Echoes, recipient of a 2004 Florida Writers Association literary award. Second Chances followed the popular A Grandma for Christmas and Never Look Back -- both novels published in 2007!
My novel, Secrets won a 2005 literary award from The National League of American Pen Women.
Past president of the Vero Beach Branch of the National League of American Pen Women I also
teach creative writing with an he basic skills and an emphasis on preserving family history in memoirs.
Recently was featured speaker at a woman's networking organization.

Don't miss my latest release, Second Chances. It's receiving rave reviews by readers!