What readers are saying ...

Visions of Hope

• "I read Visions of Hope this holiday weekend and I LOVED it!  I was captivated by the story and the characters and I had to keep reading to find out what happened at each twist and turn!  Your writing captures the reader's attention and takes them on an imaginative yet believable journey! I'll keep reading whatever you write!"  —-S.R.

• "I finished reading Visions and thoroughly enjoyed it!!  You have quite a knack for creating characters that come to life and make the reader eager to know what happens next in their lives!  And you did an excellent job of weaving together the various themes in the book, too, I thought.  All in all, a very good book."  —-N.C
  

Rose from the Grave

• "Rose from the Grave is a great, fun read. Well crafted characters with a page turner plot in a believable small town setting. Some of it has that smokey, spooky, 'round the campfire feel to it. Good winter night or beach blanket reading. I'm not normally a "romance" reader, but good writing has no genre. I thoroughly enjoyed it." —J.S.

• "A great spellbinding novel to enjoy as you wrap up with hot chocolate by the fire! Good solid character development lends to an exciting read for those who like being surprised." —-C.M.

Tangled
Affairs

• "This book was an amazing sequel..the storyline was so sweet and yet again I couldn't put it down which means another sleepless night lol it's nice when you catch yourself smiling and I do hope there will be more to follow." —-M.B.

• "This book is a delicious blend of romance, mystery, and adventure - it's a romance story with a very engaging suspense plot. It will keep you turning the pages until the very end!" —-S.M.

The Transfor-mation of Francine

• "First, I couldn't put it down. it was thoroughly enjoyable reading. I looked forward to the moment I could get back to it. You have mastered plot and foreshadowing. I knew something was coming and I couldn't wait to find out what it was. And I was never disappointed. The build up matched the event. The way you developed the characters made me interested in all of them. I liked Francine and had issues with her at the same time. She inspired me at times and at times I wanted her to grow up. All this is perfect. I love having a relationship with the characters. Your descriptions of place and clothing and styles and designs were excellent--even knowing where she is located--though I was thinking Gig Harbor area at first. I loved that it was about a woman my age, going through a major shift in her life. Everything seemed realistic and plausible--I know how often when it rains it pours--it all seemed possible and just enough outrageous to keep it fascinating."  —-R.F.
  

Confiding    in
Martin

• "Confiding in Martin successfully portrays the dilemma of trying to live your own life without defining it by what your family, friends, and society think. The emotional struggles of Nan,Sara, and Myra are authentic and engaging. The dialogue was excellent, and I enjoyed the relationships with Nature - the trails, Kauai, and the lavender. The physical sensuality was well done, so that I could be involved with the book." —-P.C.

• "I liked how Martin's presence gave Nan support for her healing and growth. I also valued the way her shifts in perspective caused positive changes in the other characters." —-J.P.

Zak and the Mystery Girl

• "Sometimes, the most magical, mystical experiences happen when we least expect them. For Zak, a summer spent at his Aunt Jenny's is definitely NOT what he had in mind--especially since when he's forced to do boring chores in her garden.But life in the country holds some big surprises for Zak... like a UFO in the night sky, and a mystery girl... and suddenly life at Aunt Jenny's is not boring at all! This is a fun, fast paced book that mixes metaphysical ideas in a way that young readers will especially enjoy. Yet this book is not only for young readers; it's written at several levels, so that adults will glean nuggets of understanding in every chapter. Most importantly, this book reminds us of magic that is available us all, when we least expect it... when we are doing nothing more important than taking a moment to head out on a clear summer's night, and gaze at the night sky." —-S.W.
  

The Day Mel Quit Dreaming and Other Stories

• "I finished your book this morning and just wanted you to know I liked all the stories. What really struck me about them is how they all have a perfect ending, they all just gave me pause at the end and made me want to consider the story a little more. I had a hard time reading more than one at a time because of that. I found myself wanting to savor them a bit before the next one." —-K.P.