Look and Listen

Biography

The oldest of seven children, I was born and raised in rural Northern California, about sixty miles north of San Francisco. I had a great childhood growing up in the country in the midst of prune orchards, pasture land, redwood forests, and the best swimming holes within walking distance. I graduated from Healdsburg High in 1976, joined the Army in 1977, and in 1983 I married Robert, a wonderful man whom I met just months after returning home from the service. After enjoying 15 years of marriage, we adopted our beautiful daughter, Michelle. We currently live in a remote mountain town in Shasta County on ten acres we share with our two dogs, three cats, and an abundance of wild creatures.

Inspiration

First and foremost, my inspiration comes from the Creator of all things. I can do nothing without God. He has put the ability within me to do many things, including compiling a bunch of words to the point of making some sense. I'm passionate about many things, and this fuels my imagination--things like living a life pleasing to God and my love for the indigenous people of this country. I enjoy weaving tales of how God creates beauty from bleak, instills courage in a victim, and turns evil into good. Inspiration is born of hope, victory, and faith.