I am a big fan of nature, especially wild animals. I also love a good adventure story, and I combine my two passions by writing and illustrating action-packed

stories that also teach something about nature. My goal is to introduce young children to a a life-long love of reading and learning. I think the most successful

way is to make it FUN!

I'm an elementary school teacher, and I've sketched and painted my whole life, just for fun. I had always used traditional paint, but when I started writing and

illustrating picture books, I learned digital painting. I never wanted to change my style, I just wanted to add efficiency in storing, making changes, and

sending to editors, publishers and printers. 

I learned the intricate art of writing for children by attending numerous webinars, seminars, classes and conferences. I volunteered to read to kids in dozens

of classrooms and libraries, to learn what they like, and why. I joined the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators to meet and learn from other

authors, and I read award-winning children's books voraciously.