Background

With a degree in Communications, I love learning, researching, writing, telling stories, and going new places. I currently make my home in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon with my husband and two young children. In addition to writing, I like to sew, embroider, and go hiking.

In 2019 I researched, traveled and wrote a modern travel guidebook on the pioneer’s historical Oregon Trail, published in 2020 by Moon Travel Guides.

Born in:

Denver, Colorado, usa

I grew up with the mountains always in my western view, visiting them often. Denver's dry air and sunny days were the perfect backdrop to childhood adventures.

Taught English in:

Prague, Czech Republic

After graduating college I headed to Prague to ostensibly teach English, but mostly for the adventure. I wasn't the only American in Prague, of course, and ended up learning more than I taught. Dekuji!

Lived in:

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

While my husband earned his masters at the University of Amsterdam, I cycled over the canals, studied Dutch, and discovered new kinds of cheese.