As we all endure this killer virus in 2020, it brings to mind what life was like 102 years ago. In September 1918, there were two killers in the world. World...

A visit to talk about Book Two of the "Intrepid Journey" series and to announce that Book Three is now published and available on Amazon. Cathlamet author's ...

I'm happy to announce that both the digital and paperback version of Book Two of the "Intrepid Journey" series are now available on Amazon. https://www.amazo...

1855, San Francisco, Maggie's New Stove One of my favorite characters is Maggie. She's a vivacious single woman running a boarding house and eatery. Her lif...

For any of you who have started reading my book "Intrepid Journey", you read in "About The Story" about my quilt made for me by my grandmother. Then you read...

Self Publishing Panels Tuesday, January 8 | 3-5 PM & 6-8 PM I will be one of three authors participating in the panel on how to make your self-publishing pl...

Penny and I at the Moclips, Washington book signing in September of 2017. It is my deepest regret to announce that we have lost Penny, (Priscilla Dean Messin...

Just learned from a family member that World War II veteran, Phil Bishop, the subject of my book "Ever A Soldier" passed away in May at 100 years old. His da...

Victory on the Home Front Book signing with author, Lilly Brock and Penny the Riveter.

I'm excited to announce that my husband, Phil, has published his first novel. It started out as a dream, and now it's a story. It's a book that's hard to put...

"The Meaning of the Flag-Draped Coffin" Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers: Do you know t...

I was thrilled to be invited to return again to the Cathlamet public library on May 13th to speak about my latest book, Ever A Soldier. It was a wonderful op...

CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW This week, I had the pleasure of giving ninety-nine-year-old World War II veteran, Major Philip Bishop, the first copy of my biographic...

I'm excited to share this story about my veteran, Maury Hooper who was featured in our local paper. Please click on the link below to see the entire story. L...