My works span times, places, and people. Sample them all.



Historical Biographical Fiction

Deeply researched stories about complex, historical women.

Long-listed for the

2023 Chanticleer Americana Award

That Dickinson Girl Book Cover

1st place Biographical Fiction

2023 Book Fest Award

Censored Angel cover by Joan Koster

Historical Romance Stories

“Beneath the Mask”

A desperate school teacher. A broken Civil War soldier. Will a chance meeting rekindle their love?

Eve of Love Anthology cover

“Solstice Promise”

Two enemies, a Viking and a Pict, fight falling in love on a remote Orkney island.

The Light of Love Winter Anthology

Romantic Thrillers

Sexy, page-turning thrillers with happy endings.


Write for Success – Now in Paperback!

Tips and tricks for every writer. Learn more

Fast Draft Your Manuscript book cover
Research Your Subject book cover
Power Charge Your Language book cover

Education & The Arts

Growing Artists: Teaching the Arts to Young Children
Bringing the Arts into the Elementary Classroom
Growing Artists: Teach Art to Young Children

Visit my education blogs Growing Artists and Steam Fun 4 Kids and my Pinterest Boards Artists Growing


Ethnography

Female Costume of the Sarakatsani
Handloom Construction for the Non-Expert
2nd edition
In Press
No Body Weave Here Anymore
From Spindle to Loom

Learn more about my ethnographic research at GreekWeaving.com, ResearchGate, and Academia.

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