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I love books and longed to start writing them when I was six years old. I wrote my first full- length novel in third grade. It was 365 pages! My teacher didn't have time to read it. As I am less wordy now, I hope you will find the time to read my books.

My new novel, The Age of Desire is based on the life and loves of my favorite novelist: Edith Wharton. Wharton's characters feel as real to me as the people I know. I hope that I've brought Wharton alive on the page, as well as her friend, Anna Bahlmann, her lover, Morton Fullerton, her husband, Teddy Wharton and last but not least, the inimitable Henry James.

You'll see a Book Club tab on my website if you'd like me to meet with your book club. I'm happy to do it in person if possible, or vi...more





Coming right up and coming to a city near you! If you live nearby these cities, or know people who do, I hope you’ll let them know about my readings. I’d love to meet all of you!





TUES MAY 28TH – 7:30-8:30 pm


Cleveland, Ohio


Cuyahoga Public Library


Berea Branch,


7 Berea Commons


Berea, Ohio


Reading and Signing



WED MAY 29TH - 3:00-4:00 pm


Lenox, MA


The Mount


2 Plunkett Street


On a panel “Edith Wharton Real...

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Average rating: 3.50 · 696 ratings · 199 reviews · 5 distinct works · Similar authors
The Age of Desire
3.53 of 5 stars 3.53 avg rating — 543 ratings — published 2012 — 11 editions
Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
3.35 of 5 stars 3.35 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 1997 — 9 editions
The Middle Ages
3.39 of 5 stars 3.39 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2002 — 8 editions
Lily Beach
3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1993 — 3 editions
Böse Mädchen Lieben Besser....
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2.67 of 5 stars 2.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1997
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" This book does what a good book often does: it sent me off in many directions. I remember the feelings of first love, the intensity of it, that Edith experiences. (Though, I can not write about it as she does.) I loved Edith Wharton's books when I... " Read more of this review »
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" I don't know where to start..., this book was perfect. I have always loved EW, now I am more curious about her life and will probably read a biography. This is one of the rare books that you know you will not forget. I give VERY few books 5 stars,... " Read more of this review »
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