I’m a mental health counselor who became a writer and then an author.
Life prepared me to become an author. All my experiences and observations offered rich material for generating stories. Luckily, I possess the passion and tenacity it takes to become an author.
I treasure those times when my fingers fly over the computer keys or my favorite pen scampers across a notepad, trying to keep up with a burst of ideas. During those moments, it’s impossible to capture all the words and images zooming across my brain (that’s called draft mode). It’s an exhilarating experience; I feel alive with enthusiasm for how the story unfolds. The creative process is food for my soul.
“Change is situational. Transition, on the other hand, is psychological. It is not the events, but rather the inner reorientation or self-redefinition that you have to go through in order to incorporate any of those changes into your life. Without transition, a change is just a rearrangement of the furniture. Unless transition happens, the changes won’t work, because it doesn’t take.” ~ William Bridges
Major surgery on my neck and back forced me into early retirement. That surgery triggered a rare disease. This life transition brought me to where I am now – a passionate writer.
My stories are heartfelt and have a multi-generational cast of characters all going through the difficult process of change. I hope my characters inspire you to find your own courage as you go through periods of adjustment.
My monthly newsletter deals with the broad topic of life transition. I pick a topic and use my mental health background to provide you with tips on how to navigate that change. My newsletter also includes a brief book review and what I am up to on my publishing journey.