Writing online bios makes me anxious, and I can never decide what to include and what to leave out, but here we go.

Lifelong Montana gal. I grew up in eastern Montana, but as an adult I moved to western Montana.

Foster, adoptive, bio mama to the best humans and one feral dog

Wife to my favorite man

Writer. Nonfiction personal narrative, micro memoir, poetry, short stories, and stories for children are my thing, although I’m also dreaming up a fiction novel. Hope, love, and the beauty in everyday life inspire me.

Reader. Too many books, not enough time.

Former Special Education Teacher

I love coffee, chocolate, crafting and making things, beautiful words, floating on the river, spending time with my family, CrossFit, Halloween, and comfy sweatshirts.

Find me on Substack (@Just Write Mama) or in my house, wishing I could take a nap.