Welcome to my cozy alcove in the universe – I’m so glad you’re here. I grew up in San Francisco, currently live in New Mexico, and adore the deep South, Paris, Bulgaria, Scotland and anything old and musty and ancient even though I also devour tons of contemporary YA and write that, too!

I’ve drunk so much Land of Enchantment water that some of that ancient magic got into my blood and now spurts out my pencil–I mean ergonomic keyboard.

Please sit down for a spell and enjoy a *behind the scenes* look at my books.

Available NOW at Amazon and B&N and Borders and Your Local Indie bookstore!

“An incantational tale of Cajun magic and gators on the bayou and of the love and silence between mother and daughter.” RICHARD PECK, Newbery Medalist

“The Healing Spell is an atmospheric, affecting story of hope and devotion, as elegant and mysterious as bayou country itself.” CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH, acclaimed author of Tantalize and Eternal

NEW: The Healing Spell Mother-Daughter Book Club Guide! (pdf)

The Healing Spell Book Trailer is here!!!

Please come to ALAMOSA BOOKS on Friday, September 17th at 5:30 p.m. for a bayou book party with gumbo and cake and eclairs! Book talk, Cajun music! Gonna have a good time! Everyone is welcome. Please come and bring your friends and family!

Alamosa Books, Paseo Del Norte/ at Ventura, Albuquerque, (505) 797-7101