About Me

I live in Massachusetts with my husband, four cats, two dogs and, occasionally, one or both of my children (they're technically adults).
Graduated from the University of Tampa with a Biology degree.
Graduated from RISD CE in Children's Book Illustration program.
Member of SCBWI.
I can stomach dealing with maggots, unknown to be a very useful trait.
My favorite insects are honeybees, bumblebees, dragonflies, fireflies, stick bugs, jumping spiders and preying mantises.
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, VENOM! I can't climb walls or fly....yet.
I used to be terrified of spiders. I held a tarantula recently and wanted to take it home!
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 (not that long ago). 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. MMMMmmmmm.
In life, you either love circus peanuts (spongy orange things) or you hate them. I love them!