What I'm Working on

I write spare, lyrical work where a few beautiful words say a whole lot.

VIKING VACATION

Runar is a Viking…and Runar is cold. Dreaming of feeling his toes again, Runar sets sail in search of summer, befriends a sea monster, and learns to appreciate the warmth of home. Viking Vacation is a 335-word picture book about the importance of the connections we have with our cultures and our homes.

THE STORYTELLER

Orla’s grandfather is a seanchai (shana-KEE), a traditional Irish storyteller of mythology, folklore, and history. When Grandad becomes sick, Orla must learn the importance of cultural stories and the memories they keep alive. The Storytelleris a 440-word lyrical picture book about grief, resilience and cultural storytelling.

LOOSE-TOOTH FAIRY

Flossy is the brand-new Tooth Fairy! And she has a loose tooth! The only problem is—fairies aren’t supposed to lose teeth. In Loose-Tooth Fairy, a 421-word character-driven story, Flossy learns to stand up for herself and teaches those around her that we are whole, even if our bodies are not.

RITA IS A ROCK STAR

Rita is an aspiring kid rock star. When an injury prevents her from competing in an air guitar contest, her little brother, Douglas, steps in and rocks out. Rita is a Rock Star is a 400-word humorous picture book about perseverance and teamwork.

STOP THAT STINKY BUNNY

Stop That Stinky Bunny is a 479-word humorous, rhyming picture book about a smelly bunny whose neighbors are fed up with his mischief. When a frightening dragon threatens the forest, the bunny saves the day before another unexpected visitor shows him the meaning of humility.