About Me.
I am a retired library director and teacher who has loved writing all my life. My life history includes a solid marriage and raising three children, church service in several denominations and extensive Bible study, piano performance and accompaniment, and varied experiences as a ranch wife. I am the author of Walking at the Speed of Light, being published by Morgan James Publishing with a release date of September 11, 2018. I am also the author of The National Park Service, the Grand Tetons, and I: The Worth and Wonder of Wilderness (thesis) and composer of Look to the Mountains: A Lewis & Clark Cantata; a former newspaper columnist and radio show host; a former living history presenter of Tea with Dolley Madison; a frequent public speaker; and a public advocate for the LifeCenter Northwest organ donation center. In addition to writing, I enjoy frolicking with grandchildren, sharing music with seniors in assisted living and nursing homes, hiking, photography and travel.
AWARDS
Montana Library Association’s 2014 Sheila Cates Librarian of the Year.
Montana Library Assocation's 2002 Media Award Winner
Excellence In Education Award, Rosebud High School, 1998
EDUCATION
B.A. in American and English Literature from Eastern Montana College, 1970
M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Lindenwood University, 2016
EXPERIENCE
I taught high school English, Spanish and journalism and directed a K-12 school library before serving 17 years as Director of Rosebud County Library in Forsyth, Montana.
I spent many summers working for the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons, including extensive backpacking and mountain climbing
AWARDS
Montana Library Association’s 2014 Sheila Cates Librarian of the Year.
Montana Library Assocation's 2002 Media Award Winner
Excellence In Education Award, Rosebud High School, 1998
EDUCATION
B.A. in American and English Literature from Eastern Montana College, 1970
M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Lindenwood University, 2016
EXPERIENCE
I taught high school English, Spanish and journalism and directed a K-12 school library before serving 17 years as Director of Rosebud County Library in Forsyth, Montana.
I spent many summers working for the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons, including extensive backpacking and mountain climbing