Introductions...

My stories are about everyday people and the well-meaning families who shape them as they make their way through life.

I enjoy when my characters come to life, surprising me with things they say or do, taking paths I hadn't even thought to create. And I love taking the tiniest disappointments and triumphs of my own life, and seeing what my characters might do with them, hopefully creating relatable moments. Because I feel a story hits differently, people do, when we understand where they're coming from and where they want to go. There's magic in shared life, laughter, and love. And my writing, my voice, sees from that lens, that heart.

My first book, Tethered Butterflies is a small town romance with a single mom, Shay, a florist... a lifelong bachelor mechanic, Noah... a preteen, a surprise baby, and a matchmaking mom.

Currently, I'm writing my second novel, Painting Irises, a romance about a hair stylist, Marisa, her boss, Angelo, and the colorful Hispanic and Italian families Marisa and Angelo each sacrificed their youths, to raise.

My stories are about good people in messy moments, trying to help each other feel seen and understood... loved.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

(reviews are always appreciated)