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Crossing the Hudson River

In September 2013 my husband and I left High Valley and moved across the Hudson River to a smaller place and a simpler life. We are devoting ourselves to writing, gardening and just plain having fun. (I am now a sexagenarian, so it's time!)

I am continuing my counseling practice. (I do have openings, and I do offer phone sessions and Skype may be coming next.) I also offer writing coaching.

I am coming down homestretch (I hope!) on a mystery novel, contemplating a new poetry collection and a possible new collaboration with our Maeve. Meanwhile as noted previously, The Maeve Chronicles are now available on kindle and nook. 

Blessed Bees!

The Maeve Chronicles available in electronic form

All four volumes of The Maeve Chronicles are now available on Kindle and Nook! Enjoy!

Red-Robed Priestess wins award!

The Red-Robed Priestess, the fourth and final installment of The Maeve Chronicles, wins The Association for the Study of Women and Mythology's 2012 Sarasvati Award for Fiction!

"In making their decision, the judges praised the book’s strong female figures, especially the leading character, Maeve, who was described as “embodying the passions and challenges of any woman’s life.”  They also praised the author’s inventive yet respectful use of various mythologies and religious traditions, including Celtic and Christian.  “Although this award is for a single book,” the judges added in their commendation, “this award also recognizes the three volumes of the Maeve series that have gone before and have served as mileposts in the literature of women’s spirituality.”

 

Author, Poet, Musician, Counselor

Welcome to my website, friend or seeker. This site is a gateway to my real and imaginary garden where you can sample the fruits of my labors of love.

I was born just after the middle of the last century in New York City. Shortly thereafter my family moved to Grace Episcopal Church in Millbrook where my father served as rector until I was twelve years old. Next door to the church was an abandoned estate that had grown into a wild (to me, enchanted) wood. Going between the worlds of church and wood, human and wild has shaped my life and work from this early age.

I have been writing fiction since I was twenty-two. I have published seven novels as well two collections of poetry. So Ecstasy Can Find You, my third collection, was published on September 15, 2015. Myy first mystery novel, Murder at the Rummage Sale is forthcoming in August, 2016. I am at work on a sequel. Twenty years of my writing life have been spent with Maeve the intrepid narrator of The Maeve Chronicles. She is still my best imaginary friend. You can now hear The entire Maeve Chronicles on audiobooks!

After resisting becoming my family’s tenth generation of Episcopal priests, I was ordained an interfaith minister and counselor in 1997. I have been in private practice ever since. I consider writing novels part of my training as a counselor. Both counseling and writing require deep listening and an understanding of the transforming power of story.

In August 2013 I retired from directing Center at High Valley. With my husband, Douglas Smyth I have moved to a smaller place on the west side of the Hudson River where I will continue my writing and counseling practice--which includes writing coaching.

I am a pleased to be a fellow emeritus of The Black Earth Institute.  I am also a contributor to the Feminism and Religion Blogsite. I post quarterly.