As an author, I’m all about leaving my readers with knowledge. I strive to take them on a magical journey, tickle their funny-bone, make them think and in the process learn some pretty cool lessons along the way. My goal is to cultivate children’s imagination through reading. When a story is read, characters come to life! Reading opens up the world to all those who care to pick up a book and travel to places unknown and experience the excitement of an adventure. My writing began when my children were little. I wrote my first book, "Elizabeth Marie Hutchinson-When I Dream" well over thirty years ago as a gift to my girls, never thinking of having it published at the time. Now, years later, I’m happy to say I have been submerged in the life of an author and it’s been quite a journey. After my first book became published, I went on to write "Dealing with Margaret: Elizabeth Marie Hutchinson-When I Dream" and then "I’m a Detective! Elizabeth Marie Hutchinson-When I Dream," my double award-winning book. My main character, Elizabeth, has been with me all along the way. "Tracks in the Snow" is my first attempt at a picture book. Imagine my delight when it took home an award as well. Then there’s "Words and Actions" an e-book written to show children the importance of their words and actions and how they shape and affect their lives It’s hard to believe that what started out as a dream has turned into something this spectacular! It has truly been an exciting experience filled with ups and downs and twists and turns—but above all hard work and perseverance. The rewards have been a true blessing. I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators,the North 40 Storytellers Guild and the Rockwall Christian Writers Group. I am also the Director of the Woman's Center in Richardson, TX.

"I'm a Detective! Elizabeth Marie Hutchinson-When I Dream" received both the Henri Award and the Reader's Choice Award at the 2013 Christian Literary Awards held November 16, 2013

"Tracks in the Snow" won the Reader's Choice Award at the 2014 Christian Literary Awards held November 8, 2014

"Words and Actions" won the Reader's Choice Award at the 2015 Christian Literary Awards.

"Arnold J. Peppercorn! Why Must You Have Such a Loud Personality?" was nominated for two awards at the 2017 Christian Literary Awards.

"Anyone Seen My Rose-colored Glasses? (God's Word in everyday life.)" is nominated for two awards at the upcoming 2018 Christian Literary Awards.

I received a two-page spread in the June 2012 issue of the on-line magazine Enlighten and Enrich.

I did a 35-minute on-line interview about being both a mom and a children's book author with the organization Moms Never Sleep.

I contributed to the PublishAmerica book Why We Wrote – How PublishAmerica Authors Changed A Million Lives, And Their Own.

I contributed to The Published Chef's Cookbook Served by PublishAmerica Authors

I contributed to The Convention Courier published June 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia

I contributed to Who is Who in American Literature – Biographies of authors who have made a lasting impression on American literature with their stories. Published 2013 by PublishAmerica

Participated in the 2011 Snowball Express as a storyteller. This is an incredible organization that helps children of our military fallen heroes who have died while on active duty since 9/11. It was an amazing experience.