Midwife, nurse, grandmother, writer of novels for middle grade children: "Toto's Tale and True Chronicle of Oz", "The Weaver's Daughter", an immigration story, and "The Double Crossing", historical fiction.
Here is a poem I wrote in response to the tragedies in Minneapolis “I’m Not Mad at You” They look like storm troopers, faces hidden, belts hung with guns, rifles drawn. They invade in packs, like angry dogs. They killed Good, then Pretti. They’re taking aim at Trust and Freedom. Her sweet face looking out … More I’m Not Mad at You
It’s been months since I’ve posted and I apologize. There hasn’t been much book news since the San Jose Women’s Club event. Today I’m posting, not about books, but about the upcoming winter concert of the Santa Cruz Peace Chorale. I’m not a soloist, but I love singing with the choir and the songs we … More Santa Cruz Peace Chorale
I was chosen to be one of the authors presenting my books at this fun free event in San Jose. Carol Foote, from my critique group, will also have her books there. Join us if you’re in the area.
The Santa Cruz Peace Chorale celebrates 25 years of singing for peace and justice in the Santa Cruz community with their spring concert: Under the musical direction of singer/songwriter Aileen Vance, the Santa Cruz Peace Chorale is a mixed-voice community choir providing inspiration through powerful traditional & contemporary songs from many genres. Come listen and … More Peace Chorale Concert
Toto’s Tale, my story of The Wizard of Oz from Dorothy’s little dog, Toto’s, point of view, is now available as an audiobook from Apple and Draft2Digital for only $6.99. The voice is digital, but it sounds pretty good. If you’ve ever wanted to read it, or know kids who want to, but don’t like … More Toto’s Tale Now an Audiobook
I’m excited to announce my book, Toto’s Tale, will be promoted as part of a special sale on @Smashwords to celebrate 2025 Read an Ebook Week from March 2 – March 8. Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! To purchase Toto’s Tale at half off, go to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/583682 … More Read an ebook week
In celebration of the publication of this lovely book of poetry, prose, and images created by women over 80, there will be a reading at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00 pm. Go to https://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/woman-tells-the-truth for more information and to register for this free reading. I am honored to be reading my … More When a Woman Tells the Truth
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted. Yesterday afternoon the Santa Cruz Peace Chorale gave our Spring concert. It was exciting and beautiful and I’m going to copy here the poem I read to accompany the final song, Huddled Masses by Shaina Taub and our theme of immigration and the Statue of Liberty. But … More Catching up
The Capitola Branch Library has asked me to give another reading from The Double Crossing on January 27th, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’ll read at 2:00 pm and hope to see some young teens in the audience. I’ll have books available for sale and signing.
Carol Baldwin is a blogger who reviews middle-grade books. She just posted a review of The Double Crossing and is offering to give away her copy. She says, “This novel is a unique in-depth story of the ocean crossing told from alternating points of view of thirteen-year-olds, Hannah Coen and David Jantzen.” Carol concludes her review … More Blog Review
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