Welcome to my world!

Having been a counselor for 39 years, the many stories and situations I have encountered, without a doubt, have influenced what I write.  I have had the privilege of seeing through many windows into the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.  Through that honor, I have come to understand and appreciate an obligation to shine light on important social issues that, I feel, affect us all in both subtle and glaring ways.  Writing fiction is one way for me to fulfill that obligation in an entertaining, engaging way. Though the subject matter is dark and uncomfortable for some, I infuse my work with humor, relationships, love, hope, resolution, and my own eternal optimism….. because I believe in the ultimate goodness of mankind.

Mahatma Ghandi said, “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”.  The word “greatness” could be substituted with any of these words;  mental health, prosperity, opportunity, or even future. My hope is to deepen awareness and empathy for those of our “weakest members”, and inspire readers to be couriers of compassion.

So, welcome!  I feel honored you have stopped by to see what my book is about. 

Happy reading!