Self-taught journalist with more than two decades of experience across reporting, editing, and freelance writing. Technology reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune. Editor at the Orange County Register, led a team of six reporters/interns, produced two weekly university sections. Career launched by successfully pitching an Internet column in 1996 to the Las Vegas Business Press. Extensive magazine freelance contributor. Author. App developer.
A fun, heartfelt chapter book adventure for early readers. Currently seeking literary representation.
In the Nevada desert near Area 51, eleven-year-old Rachel discovers she can hear what no one else can: a message from space. When her government-scientist father tries to dissect the ET pod before she can help it go home, Rachel must choose between family loyalty and protecting a life that's counting on her to listen.
The second installment in the Pig Popular chapter book series — more adventures, more heart.
Developed with an assist from Claude Code — a passion project at the intersection of literature and travel. Road trip planner for book lovers. Find bookstores, cafes & literary landmarks. Share recs. Rate pit stops. Co-write stories at coffee shops across America. Coming Soon — theliteraryroads.com