I’m a writer with a background in mental health who is passionate about creating books for kids that foster confidence, courage, and self-acceptance.
Check out the latest news on my publishing journey.
Saturdays with Gramps, my children’s book about grief, loss and healing, has earned 2nd Place in the 2025 Fall BookFest Awards in the Children’s Picture Book category!
Today, I had the pleasure of being on Fox9 Good Day to talk about my brand new children’s book, Saturdays with Gramps. See the segment here. This book is incredibly near and dear to my heart as I wrote it following the passing of my mother last summer.
Petunia the Perfectionist has been named a finalist for the 35th Annual Midwest Book Awards in the Children’s Picture Book category!
PETUNIA THE PERFECTIONIST has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2024!
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This book is PERFECT for perfectionists (children and grown-ups!) and belongs in classrooms, libraries, and every child’s bookshelf.
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Stella’s Brave Voice follows the twins from The Only Me and has earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick and Reader’s Favorite.
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The Only Me was named one of the top 100 indie children’s books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews and earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick.
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