Writing & Critiquing Since 1979

My creative outlets are writing and making jewelry with pottery. I also love furry creatures, Chai tea, warm socks, sewing, and sleep.

I am working on a book about my family’s recent move to country life and all the adventures and heartache it has entailed. When we were getting ready to make the leap from town to “out in the boonies” I wanted to read about other “modern pioneers” who had also gone through this transition, but had a hard time finding anything. Ultimately, I would like to reach people about our family’s experience, from a wife and mother’s point of view. It’s like I’ve been stitching a quilt in my brain (life experiences, scenarios and quotes) and this is my way to show the world what I’ve created.

2006 Italian Greyhound Magazine
2010 Country Extra Magazine

April was chosen as Country Woman's 2012 Cover Gal (coming April/May 2012 issue). She was invited to write her own accompanying essay, which is a first for Country Woman.