This is my first grade school picture.
This is me today.
I grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island with my Mom,
My Dad,
And my brother.
I made this portrait of my family in elementary school. I'm not sure why I only drew myself as a smiley face.
When I was a child I loved to go swimming in the summer,
Sledding in the winter,
And playing with animals,
Especially dogs.
My favorite book was Charlotte's Web. I even had a recording of the author, E.B. White, reading his story. I listened to it for hours!
Years later, I attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. During graduation, our commencement speaker was Sandra Day O'Connor. She was the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court.
I began my writing career by freelancing for children's magazines.
I wrote articles, crafts, and recipes. My recipe, Bake Snowflake Cookies was published twice!
My first children's book, The Witch and the Long Leather Bag, is a retold Irish fairy tale.
This beautiful illustration is done by Jennifer Thermes. It is from our upcoming children's book, Helen Keller's Best Friend Belle, due to be released on September 1, 2013.
My hobbies are cooking,
Gardening
And photography.
This is my lovable red toy poodle Nico. He keeps me company while I write!