About Me

I live in SE Massachusetts with my husband, six cats, one dog and, occasionally, one or both of my children.
Graduated from the University of Tampa with a Biology degree.
Graduated from RISD CE in Children's Book Illustration.
Member of SCBWI.
Completed a 30-mi and a 15-mi bike ride for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in CT with zero training and lived!!
I have a love-hate relationship with bugs that correlates to their size and whether or not they are running across me while I sleep.
I can stomach dealing with maggots, unknown to be a very useful trait.
My favorite insects are honeybees, bumblebees, dragonflies, fireflies and preying mantis.
Fire ants are terrible.
I have an allergy to wasps and hornets. They are the worst.
I receive venom injections due to the above fact. Yup, you read that right, VENOM! Cool huh? I can't climb walls or fly into your soda can....yet.
Nothing beats swimming in the ocean!
I've reached the age where horseshoe crabs no longer scare me.
I am infatuated with JAWS and fascinated by sharks. I no longer fear them, though I still respect their size, power and very pointy teeth.
In my other life, I would be a professional surfer.
I once shaved all my hair off. Best haircut ever!
My favorite number is 13.
My favorite word is "wonky."
My favorite holiday is Halloween.
My favorite ice cream flavor is coffee.
My favorite food is cake with coconut icing. Mmmmmm....cake.
In life, you either love circus peanuts (spongy orange things) or you hate them. I love them!