Books
A Twist of Malice (Hamilton: Seraphim Editions, 2005)
The Way Lies North (Vancouver: Ronsdale Press, 2007)
Looking for Cardenio (Hamilton: Seraphim Editions, 2008)
Short Stories
“The Quilt,” Canadian Writer’s Journal, 2000
“Farewell the Mohawk Valley,” Beginnings: Stories of Canada’s Past. Ronsdale Press, 2001
“Mother wore a Hat,” Lichen Literary Journal, Fall 2003
“A Quick Release,” Canadian Writer’s Journal, 2002
“Depression Glass,” Other Voices Journal of the Literary & Visual Arts, 2003
“Loss,” Hard Boiled Love, Insomniac Press, 2003
“A Wanton Disregard,” Revenge, Insomniac Press, 2004
“Hole in One,” Hammered Out, 2007
“Travelling by the Grand Bus Line,” Hammered Out, 2007
“Payback,” Going Out with a Bang, Rendezvous Press, 2008
“An Afternoon at the Cottage,” Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine (pending)

Awards and Short-listed for Awards
“The Quilt,” Canadian Writer’s Journal, 2000. 1st Prize
“Mother wore a Hat,” Canadian Authors’ Association Conference Contest, 2003. Short list.
“A Quick Release,” Hamilton & Region Arts Council Short Fiction Award, 2004
“Josie’s Custom Catering,” Crime Writers’ of Canada 2004 Golden Horseshoe Contest. 3rd Prize
“Loss,” Hamilton & Region Arts Council Short Fiction Award, 2005
“Hole in One,” The Silver Hammer Award 2007
“Travelling by the Grand Bus Line,” Silver Hammer Award, 2007. Honourable Mention
“Konwatsi’tsiaiénni and the Governor’s Lady,” J. K. Galbraith Literary Award, 2008. Short list

Interesting Facts
I love to write, and I have always been interested in Canadian history. Far too often, Canadians receive their history from an American point of view. It was to help correct this that I wrote The Way Lies North. I wanted to tell the story of what happened to ordinary people who took the “wrong” side (that is, the Loyalist side) during the American Revolution.
Also, in creating the character of Charlotte, I wanted to show that girls and women did not just suffer and weep when their world was falling apart. Some took strong, courageous action, and their efforts really made a difference.
When I was doing the research for my novel, I travelled to the Mohawk Valley to visit the places shown in the book. Whatever I write, I enjoy the research as much as the writing.

I love canoeing, but find white-water canoeing a bit too exciting. When the best part of a trip is getting out of the canoe still alive, you know that it’s time for something a littler more mild. The same is true of white-water rafting.
Some of my favourite parks in Ontario are Bon Echo Park, Killarney Park, Algonquin Park, and Point Pelee National Park.
At home, I enjoy playing with my dog, Robbie. He is a Scottish Terrier, named after the Scottish poet, Robert (Robbie) Burns. Being a terrier, Robbie is stubborn and intelligent. He loves to dig. When I a working in the garden, I must shut him in the house. If he isn’t digging a hole, he is “helping” me by pulling up plants while I weed. The plants he pulls up are almost never weeds.