Women’s History Month 2024

We often say we're speechless. I probably have said that before. But the first time I truly felt that way was when I saw this montage created by @readwithmalcom. I was immensely and deeply grateful when THE BRIDGE HOME was selected to be featured by Malcom Mitchell's Share The Magic Foundation because I respect his [...]

Wish you a golden autumn!

After a hectic summer, I've decided to have a calmer fall. I plan to spend more time writing than traveling, but I will be doing a bit of teaching, too. I'm so honored and excitedly looking forward to teaching an online course in writing at Sarah Lawrence College. For the first half of the semester, [...]

Born Behind Bars – my 5th novel!

Born Behind Bars I'm so excited to share the news that Born Behind Bars is a Junior Library Guild Selection! And it received it's first review - a wonderful STAR - from Kirkus: " This compelling novel develops at a brisk pace, advanced by evocative details and short chapters full of action... A gritty story, filled [...]

To 2021, With Love…

Wow! Can't believe it's 2 months into 2021 already. I'm trying hard to stay positive, although it's sometimes hard to do so in lieu of the horrific display of violence and white privilege we all witnessed in the United States in early January. Then again, it would be impossible to write a post that doesn't [...]