Welcome to my author page! A collection of published and unpublished work, featuring stories of growing up in the country, a curious cat named Whiskers with friends from another galaxy, and a diverse bunch of dinosaurs stuck in a time portal.
I’m also proud to have created student workbooks to explain the US Constitution by way of example, using kid friendly dinosaurs. With worksheets and award certificates, I’ve saved teachers and home-school parents a lot of time. Read more…
“A writer writes.” -Doug Bayliss
Rescue Me
Rescue Me will share heartwarming true stories of dogs rescued from difficult circumstances, and the people who gave them a second chance.
Have a rescue story of your own? Submit it for possible inclusion in the book.
Follow small town kids as they explore ravines, distant castles, and come of age in this 10-book series.
Mia, Billy, and Lila
Reader Reviews
Secrets of the Spanish Wind
5 Star Reader Reviews!
The Spanish Wind Reviewed in Spain on 2 June 2026
“Friends face danger, hard choices, and discoveries that test their courage in a coming of age middle-grade mystery-adventure series. Billy and Mia see something strange one night. There is a helicopter flying carrying a crate that is hung from a cable. They follow it because inside them, they know there is something wrong. This is an easy-to-read, fast-paced book. It is very interesting and to the point, without words that add nothing but make the story longer. A beautiful mystery that middle-grade readers will love.”
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 Well written and excellent book to share with tweens. Format: Paperback
“Billy and Mia see something strange one night. There is a helicopter flying carrying a crate that is hung from a cable. They follow it because inside them, they know there is something wrong. This is an easy-to-read, fast-paced book. It is very interesting and to the point, without words that add nothing but make the story longer. A beautiful mystery that middle-grade readers will love.
5 Stars โ โ โ โ โ “Lily, Max, Zoe and Whiskers are waiting for the Fourth of July celebrations to start. Zoe doesnโt understand why the booms are so strong. Suddenly, between one rocket and the next, a spaceship appears in the sky. They are visitors, but what kind of visitors? Friend or foe? This was a lovely and sweet story children will love to read.”
The Rainbow Egg
Reader Review
5 Stars โ โ โ โ โ “A cute and enjoyable story with adorable, vivid illustrationsโฆโ Amazon reader review
I’ve assembled a cast of beautiful, bold moths for an upcoming Whiskers’ adventure.
Meet Raya
Raya, Canary Ribbed Moth
When displaced Canary Ribbed Moths arrive in Moonlight Hollow, everyone fears they have brought destruction with them. Whiskers soon discovers the truth: the newcomers are searching for safetyโand something far more dangerous is following them.
This warm, illustrated chapter-book adventure explores curiosity, empathy, courage, and the importance of looking beyond first impressions.
The Bill of Rights Explorer series are activity books that make the Bill of Rights approachable, memorable, and fun for young learners. Featuring the lovable Brontos in “real life” examples kids can relate to.
The US Constitution Amendment Review Lessons
Includes, vocabulary building, then and now, activities, and a “Rights Explorer Certificate” of Achievement for each of the ten amendment lessons.
Sample Lessons | Digital Download | Purchase Once As Many As Needed
After a career of writing for corporate America, I returned to the subject I have always loved: creative writing, a passion that first sparked in a favorite high school speech class. Today, I create a sundry of works including childrenโs adventures, historical fiction, song parodies, and poetry.
A Note About My Creative Process I use AI-assisted tools for editing, illustrations, and creative development. However, all stories, characters, artistic direction, and final decisions remain entirely my own. As a disabled independent author, this technology helps me to continue creating and publishing. I advocate for responsible AI, the fair treatment of creators, and transparent oversight of data centers.
It comes in my own wooden mug!
When I think back on all the times weโve relocated,โฆ Read more: Memories of Leaving Home
Those words stung a little bit. I didn’t know if it was a joke, because it was kind of funny eating worms and all, but it came off as pushing away.ย