Life has influenced me in every way. One of my favorite sayings is "Life burns; it is what you make of the ashes that defines you." I have used writing as an outlet for emotion and creativity in essence therapy. It has served me well. I can not say when I began therapy only that I have always had a story to tell, song to sing, or poem bouncing around in my head. I am a family oriented person. My husband is my rock angel. My children are my gifts. My words are my magic. "AngelWing Cove: Prophecy" is my first published book. When you read it you will understand the above references to my life. Everything in my life has a place in the series about this sleepy little cove. The book however is totally fiction and makes no literal reference to me in any way. Only I know the parts of me stretigically placed within the tapestry of words. I have worked with children in one aspect or another all of my adult life. I have done and would love to continue motavational speaking and teaching concerning children and family violence. "Peace to your Heart"    

Several Editors Choice Awards from Poetry.com, Mentor for High School Senior Project, Foster/Adoptive Parent, Poetry Embassador for poetry.com (taught use of poetry as an outlet to healing for girls who had been sexually abused), created and taught workshops for the prevention of and care for victims of child abuse and neglect