author
Champion of misfits, underdogs & that odd kid who always sat alone in the school cafeteria.
(Spoiler Alert: I qualify as all of the above.)
Completed & In Progress Manuscripts
I write stories for all ages from picture book to MG to YA
Goat Christmas: An After Christmas Story
On Submission
358 word picture book, including back matter
Follow a family as they drive through the city with their old Christmas tree to an urban farm, where the they join other families who bring trees as a special snack for the goats. Inspired by Philly Goat Project.
Something Extra
on submission
523 word picture book
Sofia is determined to be in her town’s animal parade with her little brother . . . but she has a juvenile arthritis flare just days before, threatening their fun. Can she figure out a way to safely participate in the parade?
​The Crushing Weight of Ugly
Upper MG novel-in-verse
At school, Leah’s bullied mercilessly about her appearance; at home, she builds American Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacle courses for her amazing Sphynx cat, posting them online anonymously. When her channel’s hacked, can she reclaim her joy and take a stand for herself?
Freyja the Mighty
Multi-POV anthropomorphic MG adventure
Freyja is born into a family of champion Norwegian Forrest Cats and expected to follow in her mother’s “pawsteps,” but she longs for a more bold and meaningful life. She ends up getting more adventure than she bargained for.
Rachel’s Season
Upper period (1982) MG novel
13 year old Rachel is certain her favorite baseball player can tell her how to get her big brother to stop using drugs. The trick is getting to Mighty Matt Green so she can ask for his help. But maybe her brother’s addiction isn’t her problem to solve, even if she could?
One White Whisker
382 word picture book
Ninja has one white whisker that’s magic. Can she teach that magic to her brother Coconut?