Novel-in-Progress: True Surrender
When Major Aaron Bricewick is rescued from Afghanistan terrorists, he thinks the worst is over. Even the amputation of one of his legs won't slow him down, he vows. But as he faces one hurdle after another, he begins to realize that the love of the woman he left -- the one woman who can challenge his black-and-white vision of the world -- just might be the most important thing worth fighting for. Will he lose her a second time?
Published Essays
"Biker Dad and Two-Wheel Tranquility"Published May 2010: For Daddy, with Love
For Daddy, with Love is a cache of 60 plus short stories, quotes, and anecdotes from daughters aged 5 years old to 70 years young which reveal the complex themes in the daughter/father relationship. Drawing from all walks of life, these moving personal narratives are sure to bring a smile, sigh, laugh, or tear to your eye.
"Biker Dad and Two-Wheel Tranquility" is a sweetly humorous look at what I learned about life by riding motorcycles with my father.
"The Great Motorcycle Spirit"Published September 2010: Press Pause Moments: Essays about Life Transitions by Women Writers
This collection of beautifully crafted tales reflect upon change, adversity and celebration. As women we look at life transitions in many ways, sometimes one layered upon the other. However, when we press pause, as will happen when reading these stories, inner voices become quiet long enough to pay attention to what is going on within us and around us. We learn that true press pause moments are those points in time when we fully realize the need to make change happen, and become greater than our existing selves.
"Why I Ride a Motorcycle"Published May 2009: Why We Ride
"Why I Ride a Motorcycle" is a look back at almost 30 years of riding motorcycles (from age 11 to nearly 40), and how different an experience it was at different stages in my life.
At first, riding a motorcycle was a way to bond with my dad after my parents divorced (I was 11). The experience of riding changed when I began the transformation from girl to woman...
Short Stories
"Re-Ignited"
Eleven years.
Thirteen since they'd been lovers.
It was like another lifetime -- a different person.
When Tess re-connects with her college boyfriend, she finds herself re-thinking life's choices and fighting a battle against the immense magnetism that still exists between them. Will she put her marriage in jeopardy for a second chance with Brandon? (Fair warning: Re-ignited is Rated R due to sexual content.)
"The Heroes Left Behind"
"Our soldiers need more support," Butch announced.
There was a general murmur among the Klinger family adults who languished on the resort's large patio.
Aiden knew what was coming next -- and the other family members, although cordial, could not be counted on to come to her aid...
Aiden lost her husband to the Iraq war. Mark lost his wife to infidelity. Is it only natural they should seek solace in each other regardless of their family relationship? What happens when their struggle to come to terms with their losses are at odds with other family members' beliefs?
Is there a Sequel to Last Chance Rescue?
There is another story that needs to be told, and that is the story of Brad's anorexic sister, Kimmy. This story will likely take place at Last Chance Ranch about six years after the conclusion of Last Chance Rescue, and many of your favorite characters will be back!
FUN TWIST:
Characters in one of my novels are intertwined with other novels. For instance, the main female character in Last Chance Rescue (Jessie) was briefly married when she was younger. Her husband? None other than Major Aaron Bricewick, "star" of my current novel-in-progress! And Jessie's ski-instructor brother, Reid? He has a story to tell, too!
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