I’m a small-town country girl who enjoys horseback riding, Irish ceili dancing, quilting, folk music, and journaling. I love sweet potato fries and homemade ice cream. It’s hard to beat creamy vanilla in a toasted waffle bowl layered with warm golden caramel and two cherries on top—I mean, one cherry isn’t enough but three is a bit excessive, right?

Apart from eating way too much ice cream, I love writing stories and teaching in animal-assisted learning. I grew up with an incredible love for animals, which led me to a career as a life scientist and science educator. In 2018, I founded Spirit of Love, an animal-assisted learning and wellness program. Animals always weave their way into my stories, bringing an added dose of humor (and undeniable adorableness) to the tale.

I earned my MFA in Creative Writing from SNHU and love writing inspirational fiction. I am a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the Catholic Writer’s Guild (CWG), and the Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW). I write stories full of beautiful country settings, quirky small towns, memorable characters, heartwarming romance, and adventures in faith. I hope to always share Jesus’ love through my words, inspiring readers to find beauty and goodness in the adventures and surprises that greet us each day. Those unexpected adventures create the best memories!