Welcome, friends! Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair because I’m going to share a little about my journey into the cozy, captivating world of mysteries. My path started in the heart of caring, shaped by years as a geriatric and hospice nurse. During that time, I witnessed the strength of the human spirit up close and personal—moments of resilience, community, and finding light even in the darkest corners. Those experiences I now weave into my stories.

Now, here’s a twist you might not expect: as a kid, reading and writing didn’t exactly light me up. I saw them as chores, not joys. That all changed the moment I discovered Sharon Meirke’s Case Closed: Not and her Mabel Wickles Cozy Mystery Series. Those stories pulled me in with their small-town charm, intriguing puzzles, and heartwarming endings. They were my inspiration to craft tales of my own—ones filled with community, warmth, and just enough mystery to keep you guessing.

My big writing breakthrough came during NaNoWriMo, a transformative experience that sparked my creativity. I even wrote a little book called Echoes and Whispers: Haiku for Nano Writers, designed to help fellow writers push past blocks and find their rhythm. Serving on the NaNoWriMo Community Advisory Board from 2020 to 2022, I discovered how much I love encouraging others to write their own stories—because every voice matters.

I’m a Houston native, married to my amazing husband of 33 years, and blessed with three wonderfully creative daughters who inspire me every day. When I’m not writing or reading, you’ll find me journaling, exploring second-hand bookstores, playing cozy games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Stardew Valley, or enjoying cosplay and Pokémon events.

Writing has become my way of celebrating life’s little joys and sharing stories that offer comfort, connection, and a touch of mystery. I hope you’ll stick around and join me on this cozy adventure!

Meet My Family

7 Fun Facts about me

• I like peanut butter in my coffee. (Shhh, don’t tell anyone.)
• I faked amnesia after wrecking my parents’ car—until my mom called me out.
• When I was a teen, I was cast as the Cowardly Lion on stage at the Alley Theatre.
• I used to play my kids’ games while they were at school just so I could beat them when they got home.
• I spent an entire day speaking only in haikus as a personal challenge.
• I somehow solved a Rubik’s Cube by accident—still have no idea how I did it.
• I often leave plot ideas on post-it notes in bookstore books. (Shameful, but fun.)

Which one surprises you most? 😊