I was born in Maine and became a lover of nature at a very young age.  When I was 17 years old, I entered college to become a nurse.  I received my degree in Biology and Health Education at California State University at Northridge.  I was a K-2 Teacher for the State of California for 22 years, and continued my nursing on week-ends. I married my college friend-and-love, Bob and we have two girls and 6 grandchildren and one great grandson. I have always loved writing and photography.  I first had a photocard business in Las Vegas and then in 2007, I put together my first story about a little squirrel called Marigold.  I illustrated this story with my photographs. I found a publisher who would do the book for me and also set up my web site and publishing company.  After Marigold, I wrote and published Pellina, a story about a pelican and then Manny, a story about a yellow-bellied-marmot. My goal is to have 10 books and I am now working on a book about a Road Runner called Rudy.  Each book has a lesson to learn, and this book is about eating the right foods.

First Place Pen women's contest in Simi Valley Calif.
Published magazine, SIMI TODAY
Editor for GOLD COAST PUBLISHING
Publisher for CINNAMON RIDGE PUBLISHING
Owner of SHINING MOMENTS PHOTO CARDS