I live in the US, in central Pennsylvania, where the rolling hills inspire my creative endeavors. I write music, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. <br><br>My poetry collection, entitled Sea Between, released in 2019 and my first novel, a speculative fantasy/sci-fi set in an alternate universe, is set to release in 2020. I contribute as a writer and poet to the Presence Project and the Clarion Journal of Spirituality and Justice. <br><br>Being in nature, getting to know people, taking walks on mostly unpaved roads with my Australian Shepherd/Golden Retriever Pippen, and immersing myself in the goodness of the earth are all sparks for my creative process. I have certificates in both Herbalism (yes, I'm an herbalist) and Intelligence Collection (no, I'm not a spy), and a B.A. in Spanish and International Relations. In my past life, I was an ESOL teacher, a Spanish teacher, a creative director, and a tea server at a fancy hotel (though not always all at once). <br><br>I hopes that my words offer the world a place to breathe and a sense of connection to the deeper meanings of life
