I thought I was going to be a writer, but life got in the way. Now my second book is out. I had a great career as a Foreign Service Officer, and now I am enjoying this new second career as an author. Join me on my writing journey as I explore the World in Print.
The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise: An International Adoption Story
GRAND PRIZE CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK AMG INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022
1st PLACE CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS NORTH TEXAS BOOK FAIR 2021
My new children’s book tells the fictional story of one international adoption, including its difficulties, its rewards, its hope for the future—and the experience of one very special child! Appropriate for ages 2–8 years.
Buy The Baby with Three Families now!
eLit NATIONAL SILVER AWARD WINNER FOR TRAVEL
Savoring the Camino de Santiago It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike
- Are you interested in the Camino but afraid of the walking?
- Do you like art, architecture, history, and culture?
- Does learning about one woman’s Camino journey appeal to you?
- Would you like tips on designing a unique Camino trip?
- Then this book is for you.
Buy Savoring the Camino de Santiago now!
Readers’ Reviews
Savoring the Camino de Santiago
Read my short story “A Good Dress is Hard to Find”
Read my short stories in these holiday anthologies
Mile markers and sign posts become very important on the Camino. Note my walking sticks strapped to my backpack—this was a flat section of the Camino! I only took my wide-brimmed hat off for the photo. Sun protection was a must—big hat and long sleeves and pants.
Some of my Camino books. I probably have double this number in total.
Having sangria in a plaza, one of my favorite things to do in Spain.
James and I at the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross). We had just dropped the stones we had carried since St. Jean Pied-de-Port. My cap displays the pins I was collecting along the Way, and I wore a shell with an image of the St. James cross.
Me posing with Spain’s most famous writer, Miguel de Cervantes.