I'm a campground owner, a middle school teacher's assistant, avid photographer and a children's author. It makes for a very interesting life!My first middle-grade eco-adventure was published by Islandport Press in August of 2013; "Cooper and Packrat: Mystery on Pine Lake". Book 2 in this series, "Mystery of the Eagle's Nest", was released in August 2014. "Mystery of the Missing Fox", is released April of 2016. All are illustrated by Carl DiRocco.I also have one published picture book, "The Three Grumpies", illustrated by Ross Collins, published by Bloomsbury in 2003.Be sure to check out my Words and Wildlife Blog, where I post about my writing, books I've read, nature walks I've taken and wildlife pictures I've snapped.I have two children, one is *gasp* 27 this year! The other is in 12th grade. Both are amazing . . . but then again, I'm biased!My faithful pup's name is Cookie.♪♫