After more than 30 years as a Federal civil servant, I'm finally doing what I've always wanted to do - living in the woods and writing books. I've also had the good fortune to be hired by some publishing houses to edit for them, so when I'm not writing my own novels or short stories, I have the pleasure of working with other authors on theirs.

I spent my childhood on our family farm in northwestern Minnesota. I attended a one-room country schoolhouse, so that should give you some idea of just how old I am.

When you check out the pictures in the photo gallery here, you'll see that I'm still a farm girl at heart. One of my favorite ways to spend time is tending my yard and gardens. I'm also fond of feeding (and watching) the birds, deer, and other wildlife that make living in the foothills of the mountains so wonderful.

When I'm not writing or editing, I enjoy spending time with my cats and dogs, teaching myself to play the piano, and going for long walks in the woods.

In August of 2008, an unexpected bonus came my way when the women who run Blue Feather Books, Ltd. invited me to join the management team there. I've had a wonderful time learning about the fascinating world of publishing from a whole new perspective.

Thank you for visiting my web page. I hope you'll check back often to see what's new and to let me know if you have comments or suggestions about my books.

Please visit Blue Feather Books and browse that site for terrific books by a variety of authors. Have a great day - and remember: Read all you want; I'll write more.