Welcome to my loft! Actually, my online loft. My real writing loft was built by my husband, Rick. High school sweethearts, we married in 1978.

A man of few words, Rick continues to capture my heart. In 2002, he made an almost forgotten newlywed dream come true. He built a log cabin for us. Looking out the windows, we’re surrounded by trees and the melodic sounds of the woods as though we live in a cozy bird’s nest.  The day he finished the cabin Rick surprised me and led me upstairs. “Here it is,” he said. “I thought you’d like a writing loft.”

Diamonds aren’t this girl’s best friend!

We have three children, two daughters and a son. And we’ve always had a Labrador retriever or two.

I began writing in 2001. The secret to publishing followed honesty. I wrote about things as though I’d never show anybody. Then I did.

My goal for writing, speaking, teaching, and my Web site is to share hope.

The heart of my ministry involves rebellious teenagers, the homeless, women trapped in fear, and people with addictions. May I suggest this Guideposts sponsored Web site for you or anyone you know struggling with alcohol? sober24.com  

I’ve taught high school girls in Sunday school for years and I teach writing at conferences. I share my personal story about depression and the perfection trap with women’s groups.