Have you ever wondered if taking "The road less traveled" is worth the risk? That was my question for many years.  Looking back from where I came, and to where I find myself today, YES!  The risk is worth the reward, (if not monetarily certainly it is beneficial emotionally.

My Journey has not been unlike that of many others who ask questions, seek answers and refuse to settle for the status quo.  I have searched for answers and reasons for the "what ifs" for as long as I can remember.  The need to not give up has brought me to where I am today - a published author, a contented and happy woman.  There have been successes and many more failures, but in spite of the missteps and disappointments, I have chosen to pursue my dreams. In each of my books (as well as those yet to be written) there are bits and pieces of my life, who I was and who I am today; writing has been a cathartic journey for me; I hope you will join me along the way.

The hardest step is the first one, but that first step must be taken. There will be the naysayers, the drones of negativity and even those who "have your best interest at heart."  Step out of the fog surrounding your uncertainties! Know who you are and listen to your own inner voice; take that first step and the second and third steps, and many more will follow.  I will continue to write ... always!  So far I have written and published a novel, memoir (of sorts), and seven children's books. 

RAMBLINGS is not quite a memoir, not really a book of short stories, but one of just what the title says ... a little of this and a little of that ... just my own ramblings. The many poems, vignettes, short stories and just stuff that make up this little book of RAMBLINGS is like a kaleidoscope of my life.  In this book you will see glimpses of the many colors, rhymes, tears, and laughter that have helped me to be who I am today.  These things I share with you with the hope that you will understand they are things that I have seen, some I have experienced, some I wish I had, and some I wish I hadn't; and some are just plain old memories - my memories!  These are my memories and recollections, fantasies and dreams that have escaped from both the deep and shallow parts of my inner self.

Much of what is written in RAMBLINGS has been faded, jaded, and embellished with the good parts made better and the not so good parts left out for that is what happens to our memories as they are allowed to mellow with age and sweeten with time.

Ramblings is available on this website, Authorhouse.com, Amazon.com and your local bookstore.

Sam and Friends will take your children, grandchildren and the young minds of tomorrow on journeys of friendship, togetherness, loyalty, honesty and adventure.  If you are a parent or know someone with small children you may be interested in my Children's book series, Sam and Friends.  This series of books is fun to read, each has a valuable character lesson and many opportunities for teachable moments. There are seven books in the series, Cats Keep Out, Hannibal Breaks His Promise,  Rudie and the Blue Van,  Finders Keepers, A Sister for Sam, Hannibal Goes to the Hospital, and A Wica Pays a Visit.  In addition to being available on this website, The Sam and Friends series is currently available on Authorhouse.com, Amazon.com and your local bookstore.

Thunder of Silence is set in an era where railroads dominate the travel industry and hometown newspapers still thrive.  In Huron City, Michigan, mystery and deceit overlap to create a struggle between innocence and selfish passion.

In Thunder of Silence life travels in circles and "sometimes even angels weep for promises made which we can't keep, and footsteps follow us which we cannot hear until their silence gives way to fear."

It is in Huron City where Daphnia Flanders is faced with confronting secrets about her past that, if revealed, will forever shatter the peaceful way of life she has come to cherish.