About Me

I grew up in the small town of Brillion, Wisconsin. And like many small towns, the people around me cared deeply about each other. When you grow up in a positive environment, you begin to understand the importance of being a good influence. 

 

My upbringing was the foundation for my writing. My career in advertising allowed me to write for a living. Now, I write for fun to inspire people to do better. Raise better children. Cook together. Play together. Be open to new opportunities. Strive to be good to the people around them. 

 

My small-town roots inspired Project Play Books, a collection of stories designed to teach children how to play backyard games. I wanted to pass down these great neighborhood games to my children, who were spending more time on devices than playing outside. The books include games such as "Kick the Can" and "Ghost in the Graveyard" and are meant to inspire children to play with their friends.

 

I love to write inspirational novels based on compelling, true stories. "Music Has Legs" is a story about a boy born with a cleft palate who lost his legs in a fire at the age of two. He grew up at Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) orphanage and was able to perform his music on stage in Chicago. 

 

"Do Not Discard" is a story based on the life of Sam, another orphan from El Salvador. He was discovered in the trash dump as a newborn.  Sam grew up in the NPH orphanage and seized the opportunity to earn his bachelor's degree in the U.S.

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I launched Life Point Books to inspire people who are facing one of life's many transitions. The first book, "Welcome Home," is the perfect gift for new homeowners. The second book in the series, "Empty Nesting," is personal for me as my children move out and emerge as adults. As a cookbook and an inspirational guide, the content helps parents embrace this transitional stage in their family.