I am a retired teacher, an avid reader and passionate about writing books for all ages. I divide my life between two homes, our ranch in Bridge Lake in the interior of British Columbia and a small island called Saltspring on the West Coast.

Where do my ideas come from? Our ranch has been a huge inspiration. Our house is beside a small lake. All kinds of wildlife visit us; bears, foxes, rabbits, marmots, pone martins and weasels. We hear wolves howling and coyotes singing. Many of my books have a ranch or wilderness setting, including Sam’s Ride, Whiteout, Missing, After The Fire, Never To Be Told, The Way Home, Rachel Bird and Like A Bird.

Of course, all the kids I taught pop up frequently in my books! They have shared with me over the years so many funny, amazing and surprising stories. It was for my students that I wrote my  first two books, My Homework is in the Mail and School Campout!

My love for historical fiction led me to my Upper Canada series, The Ellie and Max books, beloved by many readers, and to Murder at the St Alice, a rollicking mystery in an historic hotel. It’s been fun to dabble in fantasy as well with the Enchanted Theater series and The Griffin of Darkwood.

I always have a new book on the go. I love the initial stages of writing when everything is new and exciting and full of promise. In between writing, I spend my time outdoors, hiking, biking, kayaking and swimming!

The best part of all? My readers! I love hearing from you, meeting you and spending time with you inside my stories!