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Hi!
I am a published, freelance writer and book author, as well as a seasoned sailor and recipe developer. My newest writing is women's fiction. So much to learn; a challenge I relish. I hope you enjoy learning about my books, and that you find my articles helpful. I feel blessed that all of my books continue to be popular. I hope you will look for them in your favorite bookstore or on-line and buy one for yourself or someone you love.


Sunset over St. Thomas
View from our marina at Sophers Hole, Tortola
 

What's going on in my life right now...
April 17--I've been home from the British Virgin Islands a scant two weeks and already I'm longing to return. I can't complain when my daffodils are blooming and the weather promises summer is imminent in Connecticut.

While in the Caribbean this past month, my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding aniversary and we enjoyed Easter week with my daughter and her family. Try explaining how the Easter Bunny delivered a basket to a boat on a mooring to a smart 10-year old.

While my husband dickered with engine problems on our boat, I enjoyed quality writing time and finally, after two years filled with anguish, finished writing my novel, Sea Lust-sorry to disappoint you, but it's not erotia.I am attending several writing conferences this spring and am seeking representation for publication.

Assuming our American Airlines flight isn't canceled for repairs, Gil and I will fly to BVI-last time of the season-to prepare JOY FOR ALL for its 1500 mile sail home. Gil travels with Steve Black's Atlantic Cup group and will have a wonderful crew this year-which doesn't include me. I assuage my guilt for not going by preparing and freezing two weeks worth of dinners for the crew--before I fly home. (To learn how to prepare and seal meals aboard see new article in this site.)


Selected Works

Books
The Empty Nest Cookbook
A feel-good cookbook for parents whose children have moved out of the home.
Kitchen Afloat
A galley management guide, as well as a provisioning bible.
The Perfect First Mate
A guide to recreational boating for men or women.
Nautical Articles
Who Wants to Cook?
Make-ahead No-fuss Meals for Offshore Crew
Sunny Days Ahead!
Safe sunning
Intercoastal Waterway
A 3-part article on traveling the ICW to Florida and back. Includes navigation info.
On Writing
The Critical Five
Fiction writing for dummies
The Book You Haven’t Written
Tips on getting started on that novel



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