Bio
"I believe that writers can change the world.
We have the power to tell stories and share ideas that can fuel social change.
It's both an extraordinary privilege and a daunting responsibility."
- Ann Douglas
The Basics
Family, Friends, and Fun
- Mother of four children, ages 13 through 22.
- Happily married to her high-school sweetheart since 1986.
- Loves cottaging, photography, reading, writing fiction, and hanging out with friends and family.
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Society of Journalists and Authors
- The Authors' Guild
- The Writers' Union of Canada
- Professional Writers Association of Canada
- Canadian Women in Communications
- Company of Women
- Women's Business Network of Peterborough
Current Vounteer Work
Member of Red Cross Canada Twitter Team- Serving as communications co-chair for political campaign
- Donating my time to numerous projects and causes on an ad hoc basis.
Recent Volunteer Work
- Board Member, YWCA Peterborough Victoria Haliburton (2008 to June 2011)
- Board Member (Past-President), Professional Writers Association of Canada (Sept. 2010 to June 2011)
- National Advisory Board Member, Invest in Kids' Parenting Partnership (2005 to 2010)