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.
I graduated from RISD CE in the Children's Book Illustration program and am a member of SCBWI.
I prefer to work with traditional media, mostly watercolor, ink and some collage.
I'm a little salty.
I love things I used to be afraid of.
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 this.
I can stomach dealing with maggots, unknown to be a very useful trait.
I recently held a tarantula.
I'm talking about insects too much.
Nothing beats swimming in the ocean.
I am fascinated by sharks but I do respect their size, power and very pointy teeth.
In my other life, I would be a professional surfer.
I shaved all my hair off once (not that long ago). Best haircut ever!
My favorite number is 13.
My favorite word is "wonky."
My favorite holiday is Halloween.
My favorite weather is a cool, foggy day.
My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip. White, not green, and loaded with peppermint.
I think I have a pizza tapeworm.
In life, you either love circus peanuts (spongy orange things) or you hate them. I love them!