If it Weren't for the Horse
A young Hawaiian priest committed to protecting his culture marvels at a gift from a white man. For the first time, he considers the possibility that foreigners could give his people something of value. Fresh Ink. Vol. IX, No. XII. December 2007.
Key to Life
A woman struggles with the impact of breast cancer on her life and those around her. Fresh Ink. Vol. VIII, No. XII. December 2006.
Forever Homes
A woman who fosters dogs grapples with letting go of her latest pooch.
Broken
A tragic accident and a woman’s obsession with a van lead to death for an innocent boy.
For Unknown Reasons
A case of mistaken identity leads to kidnapping in a deserted town that makes all the difference for everyone involved.
Eight Seconds
A promising young bull rider in a slump, a pregnant wife, and Satan.
The Plot in Question
A woman obsessed with Jackie Kennedy plots her husband's demise so she can be buried in Arlington Cemetery.
Gone Fishin’
A recent college graduate finds herself immersed in a mystery surrounding the disappearance of valuable aquarium fish.
Candles on a Christmas Tree
An essay on the demise of the Carolina Parakeet. To be published in Companion Parrot Quarterly, March 2007, issue 71.
A Different Kind of Bird Dog
An unusual relationship between my parrot and dog. First appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Bark Magazine.
Time for Mandy
An essay on choosing to provide chemotherapy for her Australian Shepherd dog. Fresh Ink. Vol. VII, No. XII. December 2005.
A Tough Crowd to Please
What I've learned as a writer after participating in a book clulb for over 10 years.
Parrots in Peril?
The impact of rainforest destruction on parrot species. Watchbird Magazine, Vol. XVII (6). December/January 1991.
Are We Losing Our Warblers?
This article outlines the connection between songbird populations and rainforest destruction. Wildbird Magazine, February 1989.