P. S. --
The Short Version

M.S. Liberal Studies: Wesleyan University
B.S. Written Communications: CCSU
 
Award Winning Author/Essayist
Amazon Best Selling Novelist
Award Winning Marketing Communications Writer/Consultant

I’m a working writer. Translation: in addition to writing books and magazine essays/articles, I earn my daily bread by writing business/marketing copy for a variety of clients. It’s good work that keeps me grounded in the real world. I’m good at it and I love the feeling of success, of putting on nylons and shoes and working with people from various industries. When I’m working on my novels and personal creative writing projects, no nylons or shoes allowed. No clocks. And no interruptions. It’s a solitary experience that takes me down untraveled roads that feel strangely familiar.

I'm also deeply committed to  mentoring emerging writers, at very fair fees, whether through small, facilitated critique groups, larger workshops or one-to-one on an ongoing basis. I also offer personalized online courses.

At the heart of who I am is a Seeker — someone drawn to exploring her spirituality and her place in the world. Do we live more than one life on this earth? Do we have a destiny to fulfill? How does the past influence our present and future experiences? They say you write to learn what you don’t know. Maybe we write to uncover what we already know, deep down inside.

Raised in Connecticut, I now live in  Estero, Florida. I'm blessed with love and unconditional support, but I’ve also had my trials, growing up in a housing project, challenged by illness and injury, late blooming, and self-doubt. I started college at age 27, as I married my husband (5o years and counting) and welcomed stepchildren into my life. Along the way, I earned a Master’s Degree from Wesleyan University, taken a few awards, hit Amazon's bestseller list, and — once a painfully shy person — I now speak to groups and offer workshops on developing writing and storytelling skills. It's all a journey and mostly I'm a work in progress!

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