I've always written short stories as a kid, and even attempted a novel at age 12...that didn't get far, but as an adult I knew I had many stories to tell, so I started in my early 20s. Now I write biographical novels about sassy ladies.

From the streets of Providence to the grandeur of a New York City mansion, Betsy Bowen - later known as Madame Eliza Jumel Burr, who believed George Washington was her father - lived a life marked with secret longing and bold ambition. Although her business partnership with the French merchant Stephen Jumel was a cordial one, affording her power in real estate, her heart belonged to Vice President Aaron Burr. Their complex and passionate relationship spanned decades. When the widower Aaron turned down her marriage proposal, she faked her own death to get Stephen to marry her. She then purchased the historic Mount Morris in Washington Heights and renamed it the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Soon after Stephen's death, she and Aaron finally wed, but their marriage culminated in scandal and betrayal.

My children. I’ve always wanted to be a writer and earned a degree in Literary and Communication Studies to pursue a career as a radio journalist. But life got in the way; I met my husband and started a family. When my daughter was 9, she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and my son was diagnosed at age 3. So, I had to switch into soldier mom mode to work with therapists to ensure my children would have a better quality of life. For the next 20 years, I prioritized my children’s health and home-schooled them to support their therapy programs. “The Crazy Mother’s Guide to Raising Exceptional Children. An Aussie Mum’s First-Hand Experience Parenting Children Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder.” Released in January, this unique large print book, the size of a textbook, is a survival guide for parenting, addressing complex issues like suicidal ideation, depression, bullying, and many others. This book is unique as it combines strategies to handle challenging situations with both disorders. Having a teen who is autistic and has multiple personalities is unique. To my knowledge, there are no other books like this that share personal examples of strange situations as a parent to a teen with alters, how to handle this, and issues caused by ASD. My friends on social media would know I had a bad day when I would say, “Well, it was a circus day.” Or, “It’s time for me to run away and join the circus.” A Morse code to close friends that I needed to download and share my bizarre day. Hence, the Circus theme was adopted to market the book. This survival guide is a mix of humorous, heartbreaking, and informative moments, written with my heart poured out onto the page. This book is truly unique and special. My daughter’s specialists suggested writing this guide as a form of therapy and a resource to support other parents going through similar experiences. Our children are now doing well, and my faith—so vital on this journey—provided me a large window of time to revisit the notes I’ve taken over the years and begin writing again. It’s been a year, and I now see myself as a non-profit author committed to creating work solely for children with disabilities. My books are priced to cover my costs, not to generate a profit. I focus not on rankings or monthly sales but on writing for people with disabilities who are often overlooked by the publishing industry. All my books are in large print, with at least 16-point font, smaller paragraphs, illustrations, and plenty of white space. Kids with ASD and ADHD find it easier to read and absorb information if the text is large print. I am on a journey of personal discovery, aiming to make a difference because I know firsthand what it’s like to have children with special needs. I understand what it’s like as a parent—feeling emotionally drained, crying alone in the bathroom after a tough day of bullying, or experiencing the sting of judgment from other parents in a supermarket over sensory issues. I have published three early reader books, specifically designed for children who have recently been diagnosed with a disability, encouraging them to see themselves as superheroes rather than children with disabilities. All my work focuses on children with disabilities and emphasizes the importance of promoting acceptance for families with children with special needs.

YA “Sincerely Yours… Written in the Stars and Inked in Destiny!” Book 1 of the Haven Cove series. (CLEAN FICTION-LARGE PRINT) This haunting story explores the theme of what is real. Considering we have AI, it was a perfect time to examine concepts of reality. As a writer, what happens when a manuscript is finished? Do the characters come to life? For some readers, they do, especially those eager for the next installment. But what if a writer dies before completing their work? Do the characters stay in limbo? I had a heartbreaking conversation a couple of years ago with one of my teen’s alters who asked me this question: Am I real? Why don’t I have my own body? I cried with her as I held her. Alters never age, and for a mom of alter children, it's a challenge as a writer to explore this theme in relation to the author creating unique worlds and storylines through their own writing. Are these fantasy worlds created in some way real? Set in Haven Cove in 1989, Josie Worthington is a rebellious, alternative 17-year-old dreaming of escape. She loves alternative English music and shopping at thrift stores. But when strange events start happening after she begins writing a local advice column, she discovers her words are doing more than just influencing minds—they’re shaping reality through an antique typewriter. As supernatural forces draw closer, Josie must choose between safety and the truth, with help from Blaine Cordwell, the enigmatic son of a rock star, to survive what’s ahead. "Sincerely Yours…Written In The Stars And Inked In Destiny!" blends the vibe of Stranger Things and Pretty In Pink. Inspired by 80s alternative music, reflecting my goth days in college, I wanted the main characters to be outsiders. These teens struggle with identity, acceptance, and issues of faith, grief, and love. It becomes a love story written in the stars and carved on Josie’s heart. Combining supernatural mystery with nostalgic 80s energy, this empowering coming-of-age story, "Sincerely Yours," is ideal for fans of "Stranger Things," “Pretty In Pink,” “Paper Girls," and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." “Sincerely Yours” is more than just a story—it’s an experience. It features a clever mix of 80s alternative and mainstream music. At the start, you’ll see Josie's Mix Tape, curated by Blaine. All the songs mentioned are included, so you can listen to the 80s music that shaped a generation. Plus, explore Josie and Blaine's world with original 1980s-inspired tracks I collaborated on with New Wave Multimedia, now on my YouTube channel. Step back into the 80s and immerse yourself in Josie and Blaine’s world. Think of it as a modern Nancy Drew, blending paranormal romance and mystery, with iconic 80s songs woven throughout the story. "Sincerely Yours…Written In The Stars And Inked In Destiny!” is the charming first book in a supernatural YA series that explores the magic of words, the music of the soul, and the power of embracing one's true self.

I began writing in 1979 for my high school paper, and just found it fascinating. Over the years during my military tour, I kind of lost track of that, but in 2009 began again and now have 7 full length novels to my credit.

Amazing Grace is the story of a career combat Marine Matt Bowen, who after recovering from extensive wounds in Afghanistan returns to the states and is found to have advanced pancreatic cancer. His father is by his side the entire time, and during his surgical recovery makes friends with a wonderful and charming ICU nurse and her family.

Actually, my father, who was considered a Renaissance man by many due to his artistic abilities in art, music, and literature, and a highly intelligent mind, inspired me to write a few years before he passed away.

My latest and current project is my first Western novel, which I'm writing to encompass literally every genre over the past 20 years. It involves a common Western story theme, featuring a gunslinger, simple town folk, a family living on a small ranch, and evil-doers in the form of a land grabber, his hired guns, and a secret plan to control the entire region, possibly even the world.

I originally used it as a way of getting all my thoughts down on paper so I didn't miss anything with work. It was only after a while that I discovered I had a knack for expanding my notes into legible script, which I'd turn into amusing anecdotes that others liked to hear. From there, it just became a natural step to move onto larger things.

Who knew a career in the police force would lead to a best-selling novel? Former Police Officer Kathryn West talks about her life, career and dangers met every day for officers on the thin blue line. From the Tavistock Square bombing to Grenfell Tower, her first-hand experience talks candidly of chilling tales and memorable moments of life on the beat during her 30 years in the MET. No lies. Just truth. A spine-tingling tale of dedication and bravery on the cold streets of London.

I've always been a storyteller of sorts. When I was young, all of my toy soldiers and stuffed animals had backstories. Most often, however, I told these stories with pictures because I wanted to be an artist. While I was studying art and psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, an advisor suggested I enroll in the Reynolds School of Journalism because they had a program with an emphasis in advertising. Instead of graphic design, the program focused on writing articles and advertising copy for print ads, television commercials, etc. Since graduating, I've been a commercial writer for over 35 years. Five years or so ago, I finally found a way to prioritize writing fiction like I would any other deadline I had on my desk. I set out to write 50 short stories in 50 weeks. The project became my debut book, "50 States," which won four literary awards and became a literary short story best seller.

My latest novel, "Born on Monday," will be released this Oct. 21. It's a gripping tale of resilience, moral ambiguity, and small-town sins — a literary thriller where three lives collide in a desperate fight for survival while truth becomes a casualty and redemption carries a cost. The story follows Billy Stevens, a quarry worker haunted by loss, is drawn into a web of betrayal when a brutal crime pins him as a suspect; Jessica Michaud, who returns to care for her ailing mother, only to find herself hunted by a vengeful ex whose chilling threats awaken old wounds; and journalist Andrea Kearney digs into a local dynasty’s corruption as the storm’s fury mirrors the rising tide of violence. The three of them must come to terms with past and present threats while a historic nor’easter descends on Augusta, Maine.

I have always has a passion for reading and have felt an overwhelming call to start writing. I began nearly ten years ago but just recently decided to start sharing my stories.

My most recent book is called Indigo 5 and falls into the SciFi genre, but is truly more of a drama that takes place in this futuristic world. It is about a man who suffers trauma after trauma and is desperate to escape his pain, only to find that it does not matter how far he runs, his pain follows him.

In 2016, I purchased a used bookstore that I renovated into a new and used bookstore with a coffee shop. It became a third place in our community. I have a great friend who is also an author, editor who I asked to do a Writers Workshop for me at the store. She agreed but only if I would take the workshop. I didn't see the benefit but did it anyway only to find out I enjoyed it. She said after one of my assignments that I should really continue to write the story because it was very good. So I did. I've always been a reader since I was very young.

The day hot-headed Abby Carter’s heart returns to its normal rhythm when the Leading Ladies (her ride-or-die friends) tell her she’s done the right thing. She just blew up her carefully curated life in Chicago. She quit her job. Come home to Logan’s Creek, they tell her, where they’re all waiting. Her spirits lift; she is, after all, a small-town girl, and the big city has worn her down. But then she remembers she hasn’t told her laidback boyfriend (no labels) Ian. Then there is her first love, Josh who she runs into after she moves back home. .Josh is running for mayor. Abby needs a job, so the two make a deal. Abby will run his campaign. A win/win, right? Not so fast. The current mayor is as crooked as a corkscrew and is willing to do anything to win. If that means undermining Josh and threatening Abby to step away from the campaign, then so be it. In the meantime, Ian decides Abby means more to him than he realized. And maybe, just maybe, their casual arrangement wasn’t the best idea. He shows up in Logan’s Creek, intent on winning her back. He may even be willing to commit. Stranger things have happened. But then there is the old Mayor Thornton. He’s ready to take on Josh running against him and plans on winning. Regardless of the cost to Logan’s Creek.

I think from the moment I could read stories I began to write my own. I have always been a loner and would disappear into the woods or a hiding place and scribble down stories. Even when I was in the army, my colleagues would go out on the town and I'd stay in barracks jotting down stories.

Original Earth is an unlimited science fiction series about a girl growing up in the jungle of an alien planet. Anu is eight when the spaceship crash lands. Her mother dies due to the crash and her father goes in search of help. Anu is left alone with her five-year-old brother. The siblings are raised by a species of ape called the mantou. Anu befriends many other animals, including dolphins in the sea. When she's fifteen, she meets a alien woman called Sonri. Then she is reconnected with her father who had been held prisoner in a human community. Sonri's people, the phen, consider the planet as a sanctuary for animals humans have made extinct on their own planet, so the story builds to a confrontation. Book two is about Sonri sharing technology with Anu and their growing relationship and the human community struggle to make sense of their new environment. Book three is about Anu and Sonri experiencing other planets and the human community fracturing as they begin to pull in different directions. In book four, Anu and Sonri return to Original Earth and there will be a book five, six, seven and eight etcetera.

My sister said I'd make a good storyteller. Bringing up my daughter on my own I created stories around unusual records I had inspired by Peer Gynt. With retiring I decided the time was right to test the waters.

My latest two novels was a move to the crime genre. Being an ex-Policeman I decided to research the early days of Policing starting in the 17th century Covent Garden. I spent over 12 months researching the period from every angle. As with all my books I want them to be authentic with the period. The stories are based in Covent Garden and revolve around Malachi's origins. His father James Bentley is a multi talented and respected businessman and conman, but he harbours an evil side abusing women despite his own origins in the back streets of Covent Garden. In trying to seduce the daughter of a business sponsor he is thwarted by a maid resulting in her dismissal. The maid is abducted, raped, and abandoned to James Bentley's brothel grin by an ex partner in Covent Garden. The maid dies giving birth to Malachi and one of the nymph's is given the task of disposing of him. Unable to do so she leaves him in St Pauls Church. A home is found by the pastor. As Malachi grows he crosses paths unknowingly with his father who is undergoing a major change in character due to finding and falling in love with the domestically abused wife of a potential marker in his deceptions. Coming of age at 16 Malachi is told the truth of his origins. Working as a clerk to De Ville the first Bow Street Magistrate he sets out to bring his father to justice.