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I recently saw a t-shirt that read "I'm Done Peopling." Being retired from a career in human resources, I am done 'peopling' in that way. Now I want to imagine and write about fictional people in fictional places leading interesting, sometimes troubling lives. Follow me for that kind of 'peopling.'
Big news!!! Tailspin tied for first place in the Young Adult Fiction category of the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for 2025. Excited to be recognized! Thanks to all who have read and rated/reviewed Tailspin. Every rating helps! ...more

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Little Family

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The Divines

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by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author)

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