Jenna Mindel, Mentor, awesome Critique Partner, 2006 RITA® Finalist

Christine Elizabeth Johnson, Critique Partner Extraordinaire, 2008 Double GOLDEN HEART® Finalist

Catherine Chant, awesome Critique partner, 2008 GOLDEN HEART® Finalist

The Writing Buddies Group
(Front Row, L to R, Connie Doherty, Marti Carrier)
(Back Row, L to R, Karen LaCross, Christine Elizabeth Johnson, Jenna Mindel, me)

RWA 2008 San Francisco Literacy Signing - I'm blessed to have bestselling author
Roxanne St. Claire as a friend and mentor

Having drinks with one of my favorite authors, Jane Porter, at the View Lounge atop the
Marriott during the RWA 2008 San Francisco Conference

I spent way too much money souvenir-shopping in Chinatown
while attending the RWA 2008 San Francisco Conference

Christine Elizabeth Johnson, Jenna Mindel and I visit Lombard Street while in
San Francisco at the RWA 2008 Conference

Researching Jaguar convertibles for LOTTO LUCY - who said research isn't fun?

May 2004 - Abby graduates from college, but Steve's confined to the hospital and misses the ceremony

July 2004 - Steve, Wheelchair bound

Mother of the Bride and daughter Abby - doesn't the bride look beautiful?

The Wedding Kiss - Abby and our new son-in-law Patrick

Wedding and Fire Photos courtesy of Julie Christiansen