I'm a freelance writer who lives and works in the Missouri Ozarks. My work has appeared in publications that include The Ozarks Mountaineer, Country Woman, Country Folk, Backwoods Home Magazine, Capper's, 2AM, Twilight Zone, The Kansas City Star, Foliate Oak, and many more.
My columns have appeared in The Joplin Globe, The Neosho Post, and other newspapers.
My novel "Rich Mountain" is currently pending publication and is handled by my agent, Lantz Powell of The Literary Agency for Southern Writers.

My Favorites

Favorite Band or Musician: Johnny Horton
Favorite TV show: Joan of Arcadia
Favorite movie: There are many
Favorite book: Too many to name
Favorite food: Shrimp

My Hobbies

In addition to my work as a writer I enjoy my three children - twins Emily and Megan and son Patrick.
I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are the wide open spaces of Lawton, Oklahoma and the Magic Circle that centers in Shreveport, Lousiana. The tall pines and blue skies of East Texas are another favorite as is the Missouri Rhineland area.

Most Admired

My Granny who was wise and tough.

I'd love to hear from you!