I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Theatre and Literature, and a Master of Arts from Central Connecticut State University in Literature. I then worked as a costumer and prop mistress at theatres in St. Louis, Missouri, Interlaken, Michigan, Chatauqua, New York, Mankato, Minnesota, and others. After I had my two daughters, I tried writing. My first novel was for adults and came out in 1983. Besides two nonfiction subscription works, my subsequent 11 books are for young readers. I also worked as a public relations writer for several great nonprofit companies. Now I am returning to my roots by working in youth theatre - but as a playwright. Since my daughters are grown and my husband retired, I am free to pursue that dream. Six plays have been produced, and two are published by Big Dog. In submission? - four novels and four plays. For fun, I sing in two groups, study at the Hartford Art School, and travel with my husband.