About Me
I am a readings specialist, literacy coach, and writer.
I write board books, picture books, and chapter books,
ranging from cute and funny to warm and whimsical.
I love stories! I love sliding into the magical and mysterious worlds of books. I love creating silly and wonderful stories of my own and exploring alongside quirky and charming characters.
Everything I have ever loved doing has had to do with books and children. I am a reading specialist, a mom and wife, a dandelion wisher, and moonbeam catcher. I love my family and I love the feeling of a new story emerging in my mind and heart, and coming to life at my fingertips.
“The Hug” by Eoin McLaughlin
“Dandy” by Ame Dyckman
“The Night Gardner” by The Fan Brothers
“Cyril and Pat” by Emily Gravett
“The Forgetful Knight” by Michelle Robinson
Some of my favorite books are:
“Blanket: Journey to Extreme Coziness” by Loryn Brantz
“On Account of the Gum” by Adam Rex
“I Need My Monster” by Amanda Knoll
“The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch
“Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes
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Everywhere! I get my ideas from conversations, music, nature, funny things my family does, emotions I feel, and questions I wonder about. Where do you get your ideas?
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When my son, Lucas, was 4, he begged me to play the violin. He was almost always dressed as a superhero, pirate, or sports star. When he made music, I would watch him step into a world of imagination that was all his own. That is how the idea for Lucas Plays was born.
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No, but I have 3 wonderfully wild children.
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Definitely turquoise!
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Ice cream - unless it’s crumb cake. Then, definitely crumb cake.
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YES! Two new picture books are coming out in 2025!
THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani
NO LOVE POTION illustrated by Merry Miller-Gass
There are some other super secret books I’m excited about. As soon as I can share news about them, I will!
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Yes! Visit the School Visits page for more information.
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I love to be outside, hiking in the mountains, or going to the beach. I love spending time with my family and friends, enjoying music, nature, or a toasty warm fire pit complete with roasted marshmellows.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Best Part
The best part of writing children’s books is being able to read them with children! I love your brilliant and creative brains and hearing about your ideas!
THANK YOU, to everyone who has read my book. It means the world to me to hear about which parts make you giggle and which parts connect to your life.
