Blog Posts

  • I’m Not Mad at You

    This is a revised version of the poem I previously posted. It is a response to ICE brutality and the killings in Minneapolis: “I’m Not Mad at You” They look like storm troopers, armored, faces hidden, belts hung with guns, rifles drawn. They invade in packs, like angry dogs. They killed Good, then Pretti. They’re… Read more

  • Santa Cruz Peace Chorale

    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… Read more

  • CHILL OUT AND READ

    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. Read more

  • Peace Chorale Concert

    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… Read more

  • Toto’s Tale Now an Audiobook

    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… Read more

  • Read an ebook week

    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… Read more