Hello! Thanks for stopping by. I write stories about families and relationships that are heartfelt and infused with humor because everyone—even characters and readers—needs a reason to keep going. Prior to focusing on creative writing and raising my family, I worked in public outreach/education and communications, often writing for public audiences. I’m also a former adventurer, having worked as a wildland firefighter and ranger in Yellowstone National Park. I hold a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and am active in the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. When I’m not writing or caring for my family, I love learning something new or being swallowed by a forest.

I’m currently seeking representation for my debut novel, Family Rules (formerly titled Letting Go of the Sky), winner of a Colorado Gold Rush Literary Award.