Where do I begin to tell the story? That’s a great song from an old movie, and a question we all ask before we begin to share our stories. But rather than give you the standard professional resume or history of my childhood years, let’s cut to the chase with a glimpse of what I’m about and why I care so much about storytelling.

Being adopted at birth set the stage for a life marked by curiosity, a deep need to explore, and the eventual acceptance of living within the questions. There is so much mystery weaved into my personal story that crafting stories out of uncertainty comes naturally to me. But if I give you all the details now, you won’t buy my memoir when it comes out! 

My literary storytelling adventure began after publishing my children’s book, Nature’s Angels, dedicated to my four grandchildren. The story follows a grandparent and child as they wander through nature admiring beauty and wonder in an imaginative way, in hopes to inspire a new generation to connect with nature through exploration and curiosity.

Soon after writing the book, I began exploring my own connection to the natural world, so I put down my pen and picked up a hiking pole for a new adventure as a nature guide, leading folks throughout the red rock trails of Sedona,
Arizona. Meeting people from all walks of life from across the globe, I began to appreciate the connections we make when sharing our stories. There’s no better way to get to know someone than hiking a trail together. This experience inspired a new path: creating Prose in the Park workshops, where participants are invited to explore storytelling while reconnecting with the natural world. 

After years of exploration, I finally became comfortable with not having all the pieces to my life’s puzzle. However, all those trails of curiosity led me on so many wonder filled adventures fueled by a desire to find connection. So, it only makes sense that my work today centers around connection; connection to Nature, and to each other through the art of storytelling.

     “Enhancing our connection to Nature, and to one another is the pulse that drives my work.”

As my storytelling journey leads me to new places, I’m honored to currently serve as President-Elect of Women Writing the West, an organization of multi-talented writers dedicated to elevating women’s voices through the art of storytelling.  

And as our stories continue to unfold…may you be inspired to step into your own with curiosity and wonder.