Over a year ago, I realized that many young women lacked the connection to older women. They did not have the opportunity to sit and talk to or listen to their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and old friends sharing life's experience and wisdom. Women seldom gather around the kitchen table or quilting frame as they did in the past. Therefore, I wanted to offer today's young women an opportunity to virtually return to the circle...to find wisdom from women of the past as well as women today.

I was motivated to become an indie author by the need to have what I had written available to women now, not years from now...or never. Being an indie author gives me that freedom.

Smashwords has allowed me to connect to a vast audience of women from around the globe. Doesn't get much better!

My greatest joy is when something I have written touches someone, whether to inspire, educate, enlighten or entertain. Knowing that they got something from my writing is such a gift!

I am working on another poetry book, a novella and a children's book.

What inspires me to get out of bed each day is the knowledge that I am here on this plane of existence to make a difference. If I wake up, then my job isn't done. There are more lines to write, more hearts to touch, more love to give!

I teach, garden and enjoy being with my grandchildren.