A Little About Me

My Writing

I've written and published a bit of everything: poetry, essays, articles, book reviews, short stories (mostly mysteries), and how-to craft instructions. My first sale was a poem to a local newspaper when I was in junior high. One of my most unusual sales was a 200-word romance story that I sold to a company that printed it on a coffee can label. I am a member of several writing organizations, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Northern Colorado Writers.

My Jewelry Designs

The first design I submitted to a magazine was accepted and I quickly found myself working on new designs every month. In 2007, I helped launch Beading Daily, a free online newsletter of 100,000+ readers that is published by Interweave. (It was only about 1,500 readers when I started!) After two years as editor, I now design, edit, and write regularly for several publications as a freelancer. I also do some freelance project management and web design to help keep my drawers full of pretty beads and findings. I've published 100+ original designs in a variety of magazines, including Stringing, Beadwork, and BeadStyle. You can learn a little more about me in this nice interview by my friend Jean Yates or by reading my blog.