Author of four full length poetry books:
Vagabond Pond (Apr 2006)
Skeletons and Other Complaints (2004)
Bloodsongs- Poetry for those who know of being woman (2004)
Grieving With Poetry- A Journey to the Soul (2004)

Author of eight chapbook-length poetry books:
Poetry Petals? 8 different booklets for gift/floral baskets:
Friendship Poems, Healing Poems, Holiday Poems, Humorous Poems, Inspirational Poems, Kaleidoscope Poems, Nostalgic Poems, Romantic Poems

Education:
M.S.A. Master of Science in Administration, General Administration. Central Michigan University, 1989
B.S. Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, Spanish Lit. , The University of the State of New York, 1986
(Veteran) U.S.Marine Corps. 1981-89

Awards:
PUSHCART Prize NOMINEE- for ?Old Volcanoes?
3rd Place- Eden Florist Valentine?s Day Writing Contest-Poetry-2004
3rd Prize-Windward Oahu News Spring Writing Contest-Poetry-1988
1st Prize- Town of Framingham, MA Writing Contest-Poetry-1975

Positions held:
Poetry Contest Judge- Miramar High School Poetry Contest, 2008.
Poetry Contest Judge,- Broward Partnership for the Homeless Poetry Contest, 2007
Poetry Editor & Poetry Columnist- Epiphany Magazine; a celebration in writing ( 2 years)
Poetry Editor & Poetry Columnist for Universal Personality Magazine
Poetry Columnist for Cold Glass Magazine
Freelance Contributor for several issues of HOMEBusiness Journal
Poet-In-Residence- Framingham, MA Public Schools- 1977-78. Taught 10 week poetry seminar to 4th graders.

Interviews:
Inoculated Radio (www.errorfm.com) Oct 2008
Sun Sentinel Aug 2006
The Miami Herald Oct. 2005

Appearances (2005-2008):
Carver Ranches Library , Nova Southeastern Univ. Library, Broward Community College Library, Miramar High School, Palm Springs Community Middle School, Java d?Lites Coffee Shop, Gizzi?s Coffee Shop, The Goddess Store, Schacknow Museum of Fine Art, The Wallflower Gallery, Music Art Love Gallery, Borders Bookstore Aventura, FL, Borders Bookstore Shrewsbury, MA, Artspark Young Circle