A bit about me...

I have been a published writer nearly all my life and have been teaching writing at Montana State University since 2017. Writing gave me a voice when a traumatic childhood threatened to silence me. I spent decades learning about how to recover and thrive, and as a teacher, I'm driven to share that knowledge.

Reading books gave me an escape - one with no hangover or regrets. I love mysteries, especially those that provide justice. I also adore my friends - feisty, strong women who find humor and joy in life’s many twists and turns.

This is why my writing reflects those women in the cozy Solo Sisters Mystery Series, and my life experiences dictate my nonfiction writing about narcissism, trauma, and survival. 

I find balance in the two disparate topics, and they unite under one theme: we, as women, are amazing and can come through bad times with power and grace.

I hope you join me, either by subscribing to the Solo Sisters Mystery Club, or Surviving Crazy ??? or both. 

I look forward to connecting and celebrating our resilience together!