Snapshot:

• Grew up in the north woods near Superior, Wisconsin

• Pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Hamline University, St. Paul

• Graduated from the University of Minnesota – School of Journalism

• Lived in many cities, including Superior, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Macon, Georgia; Park Falls, Wisconsin; Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Forest Lake, Minnesota

• Married my best friend, Mike; we’re parents of two wonderful kids

• Love to write, read, travel, camp, sail, ski, in-line skate, bike, garden, play the piano, listen to music (from Mozart to Jimmy Buffett)

• Favorite author: Dr. Seuss and too many others to name