Writer. Editor. Idea Girl.

I do the deep thinking that's needed to transform ideas into children's books. I make picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction for kids with curious minds and kind hearts.

I believe books have the power to make us all feel a little less alone, and the best ones leave room for the reader's imagination. Whether it's a poetic picture book, a zippy early reader, or a kid-friendly take on the physics of time travel, my books are philosophical and filled with quirky tidbits, playful language, and lots of heart. 

It's been my pleasure to work on hundreds of titles for clients ranging from Chronicle to Bravery Magazine. After working in publishing for nearly 20 years, I'm so excited to see my own picture books and chapter books making their way into the world. 

I grew up singing, dancing, and putting on plays. Today I find nothing more relaxing than spending a few hours painting colorful abstracts, and I know there’s magic in writing a poem that no one else will read. I live with my husband and young son in Massachusetts. And I love getting to know other creative mothers, so please say hello! I offer manuscript critiques, coaching, and classes that are designed to energize your writing process. To learn more about my process and areas of expertise, download this guide. I've also done a few things that never made it on my resume.

• Learned to make handmade pasta in a thousand-year-old Italian castle

• Built award-winning store window displays, including a New Year’s window inspired by Salvador Dali’s melting clocks

• Thumb wrestled with a Himalayan chai-shop owner

• Wrote delightful letters of recommendation for interns, editors, and designers

• Blogged for BarnesandNoble.com on everything from "Are You More Elephant or Piggie?" to "15 Signs You Love Books More Than People"

• Reviewed manuscripts for Francis Ford Coppola’s literary magazine, Zoetrope: All-Story

• Interviewed the great woodworker Sam Maloof who said, “If it doesn’t sit well, it’s a lousy chair.”

• Studied historical book covers for the Color Association of America

• Supported 826 Boston's writing and literacy programs for kids

• Proofread everything from five-pound pharmaceutical manuals to novels and poetry

• Developed the website Uncovered Cover Art to celebrate children’s book artists

I would love to hear more about you and how we might collaborate—or add to this list!  Say hello on Instagram! Or send me an email to see if we might be a good match.