My HuffPo: Help for Those Who Lost More Than Hope

Please read my latest article on Huffington Post: A Brave Face – Victims Disfigured by Domestic Violence Can Get Life-Changing Help Audrey Mabrey’s ex-husband hit her on the head with a hammer and set her on fire. After multiple surgeries, she has become an advocate...

Author event – music, books, fun

Come join me! I’ll be presenting RADIO HEAD at Liberty Bay Books as part of Bremerton’s 1st Friday Art Walk. 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, September 2, 2016 409 Pacific Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337 Liberty Bay Books is located next next to Hot Java Café. Pacific Ave. is...

Story Prompt: Try Writing a Poem

I have an energetic, expressive friend who writes cozy mysteries. Her critique partner/ruthless editor happens to be a poet. My friend cherishes this incongruity between them, because who better understands the economy of words than a poet? She says that if clarity is...

Teen Writer Mentor – Classroom visits!

Let’s talk about writing and books! I’d be happy to visit your book club or classroom in person, or via Skype. I currently co-host a monthly Teen Writers Workshop at a public library, and an annual week-long, filled-to-capacity Teen Creative Writing Summer...