Welcome!

Welcome to my updated website and blog. The launch of these technological tools coincided with an age old tradition: story telling. A few evenings ago I was fortunate to be part of The Inside Story, hosted at The University Book Store in Bellevue, WA. by SCBWI. The Inside Story invites local authors and illustrators to share the story behind their stories...hence, the story telling. I was awed by the diverse talent, varied backgrounds, and stunning work. Many of us had worked and waited for years, in some cases decades, for our writing or art to become published. Our stories were funny, poignant and decidedly our own. Despite the disparate stories, there was a common denominator: at some point each and every individual put pen (or brush, or pencil) to paper and begin to tell (or paint, or draw) their story. Most of us can't help ourselves. We have stories to tell.

I see and hear stories everywhere. I am most fascinated by the stories behind seemingly every day moments. I always know there is more than meets the eye! Stop by from time to time and we can share our stories.