My philosophy: Human life is tough sometimes, and the way we turn out is often due to the luck of the draw. We have to play whatever cards we’re dealt, no matter how difficult. There are always new ways we can cope better with our struggles, and the younger we learn some of those lessons, the better. I am a clinical psychologist, was Professor of Psychology at St. Louis Community College for many years, where I taught Child Development, Human Sexuality, and the Psychology of Coping Strategies--a course I designed. I also founded their AIDS Task Force. My background includes internships in clinical psychology and family systems therapy. After teaching and conducting a small private practice, I now prefer writing full time. I love to write for children, where I sneak in some coping skills sometimes. I am a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

MBA Award for Excellence, Best Self-help Book of the Year, TALKING BACK TO SEXUAL PRESSURE, (copyright 2013 third edition, an E-book), award given to the first edition.

I have twice received the Master Teacher award from the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development.