ABOUT
Hello There!
I write fantasy and sci-fi for middle grade and young adult readers - the young and young at heart!
I have published short fiction with Havok, Spark, Twenty Hills, Quill and Flame, and Nightshade. My debut novel, Emmett and the Epic Word Searches, releases in 2026 from Descendant Publishing.
To read a sample of my fiction, you can download for FREE my fantasy novella “Nizana,” a woodland story of sprites and imps, loosely based on the interactions of Jesus and Judas. Just click on a Subscribe or Sign Up button.
I have been a newspaper reporter, public relations writer, college composition teacher, freelance writer, blogger, salesperson, traveler and homeschool teacher. I've sold both underwear and cookware, although not at the same time. My time as a journalist taught me a lot about both writing and human nature.
I am a devoted Christian and unabashedly in love with Jesus. All of my writing is underpinned by my faith, even if a spiritual element isn’t immediately obvious.
My husband Danny is an engineer, finance guy, and all-around handy man. He is equally comfortable researching stocks and bonds, wiring a house, or felling a tree. I hit the husband jackpot, because he's also a fabulous supporter, daddy and friend. God blessed us with four delightful children. Our oldest son loves gaming and math, and plans to study engineering. Our first daughter is a nature lover who would join a wolf pack if she could. Our second daughter is an artistic and bubbly ray of sunshine. Our youngest son, who took us on the intense and beautiful journey of adoption, is all about Wingfeather Saga and Pokemon.
We homeschool, which is a blessing and an adventure. I also co-direct a homeschool co-op. Homeschooling has opened my eyes to rich children's literature and exciting ways of learning, and it’s changed how I view writing for young people - it's so much more than just entertaining. It's enriching their minds, their educations, and their spirits. Books and stories shape the very identities that children develop, so they need stories of quality, hope, and soul nourishment.
Our family lives on two-and-a-half woodsy acres in Central Texas. We have one hound dog, two fluffy cats, and an abundance of brambles.
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Different people define clean in different ways. For me, it means while there might be violence and even death, it will not be graphic or gratuitous. There might be references to sex, particularly between married characters, but they will be tactful and never graphic. I won’t use profanity or glorify sin.
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The short answer is yes! I’m a Christian and I’m a writer, so absolutely, yes. My faith will ALWAYS be the foundation of my writing. But I don’t want to limit God’s use of my words to certain genres or circles. I’m open to where God leads, whether to a Christian publisher, secular publisher, small press, or indie. I pray that my work can bless both secular and believing audiences.
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Really, anyone who is drawn to my work. The young and the young at heart. But, if I have to pin it down, middle grade (about 8-13) and young adult (about 13-20)
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Bluebell Mint Chocolate Chip. All other answers are incorrect.