In life, there is only so much that we can control. My most recent novel, "The Next Lap" set in the small Adirondack town of Stephens Point, NY, illustrated very clearly that medical emergencies can strike without notice. Life can be snatched away, and survival can suddenly depend upon professional treatment and the support of loved ones. We learned an important lesson about what's truly important.Fast forward to the book you're now holding. "Right Place at...

Thank you for continuing the journey. Those of you familiar with my first romantic work of fiction, "How Far We Have Come" will recall sisters Lee and Emily Davidson, their series of life trials, the hardships they faced; and the friends and love they found along the way. As that first tale came to its eventual end, we were left to wonder what would become of the new friends we had met and grown fond of.Fortunately, "For Everyone, Someone" followed shortly thereafter. This second n...

Allow me to present "How Far We Have Come", a contemporary romance novel, set in a small fictional town in Connecticut. You'll accompany two sisters, Lee and Emily Davidson, through a series of life trials, beginning with the untimely death of their mother and the resulting abandonment by their father. You'll follow them and the people around them through the next 27 years and the challenges they meet; including a tragic murder, the loss of loved ones, new friendships, new love, encouragem...

To all my readers who have followed this Clairemont Series from the start - thank you for staying with this small town and these extraordinary people. From the very beginning ("How Far We Have Come") when we met two young sisters and watched them grow, struggle with life's hardships, and eventually find love, we became entranced with the town and with the character of these most special people. "For Everyone, Someone" followed shortly thereafter, then "Second Chances", "Meant to Be", and "...

Thank you, once again, for continuing the journey. Those of you familiar with my first romantic work of fiction, "How Far We Have Come" will recall sisters Lee and Emily Davidson, their series of life trials, the hardships they faced; and the friends and love they found along the way. As that first tale came to its eventual end, we were left to wonder what would become of the new friends we had met and grown fond of.Fortunately, "For Everyone, Someone" followed shortly thereafter. ...

I'd like to welcome all of you; our returning writers, as well as those of you who may be discovering my writer's challenges for the first time.My first book, Dreaming in Color, begins with a look at free style writing and gradually turns towards structured writing and poetic expression. You'll find it to be a series of challenges, posed with the hope of honing our descriptive writing skills; and perhaps even prompting the courage to aspiring writers to put a pen to paper.W...

To my followers who have read and enjoyed the Clairemont Series, I now present "The Next Lap". Set in the fictional town of Stephens Point, a remote area in far upstate New York, this story will introduce you to a very special family and those close to them. You will be shaken as they are faced with a life-threatening medical emergency, and you'll hold your breath and hope for the best as the days unfold. The love and support of family members, as well as ...

When I wrote this collection, I was dealing with pain, grief, anger, and a sense of loss. Being able to put my pain on paper helped me get through the worst of it.In the early months, I used to carry my collection of poems with me like a security blanket, so that I could re-read them and re-visit my memories. It helped me heal,and it better allowed me to let go.You may wonder why I want to share something so deeply personal. The answer is this: We may not all be able to put...

Life continues to show us that there is only so much that we can control. My first book in the Stephens Pont Series, "The Next Lap", set in the small Adirondack town of Stephens Point, N.Y., illustrated very clearly that medical emergencies can strike without notice. We're shaken as the Henderson family faces a life-threatening surgery, and we hold our breath and hope for the best as the days unfold. We're inspired by the support of loved ones, and the lesson learned about...

To those of you picking up this book, I would like to preface by saying that this is not your usual collection of prose and poetry. Rather, it is a reach out to all who share my love of the written word and respect for the art of expression.I am presenting this as a look at free style writing, with a gradual turn to structured writing and poetic expression. I put this order together for a Creative Writers Workshop group that I currently work with in my community. You will find this...

Thank you for choosing this uplifting story. Those of you familiar with my first romantic work of fiction, "How Far We Have Come", will recall sisters Lee and Emily Davidson, their series of life trials; the hardships they faced; the friends and love they found along the way. As that tale came to its eventual end, we were left to wonder what would become of new friends we had met and grown fond of.I now present, "For Everyone, Someone." It is my la...

Thank you for continuing the journey. Those of you familiar with my first romantic work of fiction, "How Far We Have Come" will recall sisters Lee and Emily Davidson, their series of life trials, the hardships they faced; and the friends and love they found along the way. As that first tale came to its eventual end, we were left to wonder what would become of the new friends we had met and grown fond of.Fortunately, "For Everyone, Someone" followed...