I've been a writer since I was old enough to string together sentences. I wrote my first query letter when I was in elementary school, which received a kind rejection, but I never gave up on the power of magic words. 

Words have taken me far. I've published poetry, short stories, academic articles, and study guides to classic literature. I was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. 

I've been an editor for numerous academic and literary journals, too. I also earned an MA in Creative Writing and a PhD in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. In fact, I consider myself a Doctor of Words & Wonder!

Know what else? As a professor, I taught college composition and creative writing for 13 years. That's over 4,000 students! 

Icing on the cake: my very own middle grade novel, Between the Lighthouse and You, came out in 2022. It will be reprinted as a paperback and launch on March 3, 2026! My second novel, THE MAGIC OF SOMEDAY SOON, also comes out that day! 

When I'm not writing, I'm hanging out with my husband and daughter, dreaming up travel plans and big ideas. I am thrilled to be represented by Full Circle Literary.