Biologist, historian, writer and artist. My interests have been built over a lifetime and I am now discovering what I most love to do. I am retired from a 37 year career as an environmental planner and I work harder now than ever. Since I retired, I have published four books, one with a traditional publisher and three with Create Space. I write poetry and prose fiction. I also blog. All of my work is illustrated with my paintings and pencil drawings.

as Jane Spavold Tims:
within easy reach, Chapel Street Editions, 2016 poetry about edible wild plants and local eating
as Alexandra Tims:
Meniscus: Crossing The Churn, Create Space, 2017 ... science fiction; a long narrative poem about a young woman who searches for freedom in a dystopian society
Meniscus: South from Sintha, Create Space, 2017 ... science fiction; a long narrative poem about the perils of trying to fix past mistakes
Meniscus: Winter by the Water-climb, Create Space, 2017 ... science fiction; a long narrative poem about surviving winter when the odds are not in your favour

My Blog often posts on the process of writing. I have a self-guided mini-workshop on using sound in poetry.