I'm  a new writer, a writer of fiction. I used to be a college professor of social work before I retired. Now I write short stories and am working on my first novel, hoping to be published soon.

I live in the sonoran desert.

I love living in Scottsdale, Arizona where I moved ten years ago with my husband David. Now we live with our dog Juniper, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel we adore, and three cats. They keep us jumping.

I'm a woman in recovery

It's obvious from my writing and previous scholarly work that I am a woman in recovery I'm grateful I was one of the lucky ones who got help, developed humility and gratitude, and had the opportunity to help others struggling with drug and alcohol issues. 

what I like to do

When I'm not writing, I'm working out at the gym, hiking (see the desert above), cooking or gardening.