A Los Angeles-based writer who has recently finished my first novel, 'Mrs. Adair.' I have also published articles, book reviews, and essays, and written a few stories (not yet published). My novel and story ideas stem from my interest in family history, the historical American Southwest and California, and contemporary Southern California, and women's roles in these places during those times.

I am fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive family, my husband, daughter and son, and extended family, and good friends, especially my writers group friends, all of whom have helped along the way.