In 2004, 2007 and 2008 I was a finalist in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary contest.
2004 Finalist in the Memoir category with "Tunnel of Love." See an excerpt from my book, "Through the Tunnel of Love, A Mother's and Daughter's Journey with Anorexia."
2007 Finalist in Adult Short Topics: Article/Essay/Short Memoir: "Desert Rose or A Blooming Miracle", see articles.
2008 Finalist in Adult Short Topics: Article/Essay/Short Memoir: "Ashes to Ashes and the Spirit of Forgiveness", short memoir .