About Me
With a combination of compassion, tough love, and proven strategies, I hold writers’ hands through the book writing process. As a teacher, I serve educators who want to write a novel or memoir, but are struggling with finding time and energy to do it alone. I'm passionate about finding joy in writing and filling your creative well so you can serve others. I work with fiction and memoir writers, especially those focused on historical fiction, women’s fiction, memoir, and young adult, who are ready to invest in their writing, and themselves.
As a full-time book coach and author with two published books and more than ten years in the field, I’ve experienced the struggles all writers face. By far, the most useful strategy—the one that transformed my writing—was working with mentors one-on-one. I’m forever grateful for the amazing authors who have mentored me over the years.
That’s why I love book coaching so much.
Whether you prefer 1:1 book coaching, group mentorship sessions, or writing retreats, I can help you write a great book. Are you ready to get started?
My Background
I'm a nearly empty nester, living with my husband and energetic puppy Emmy. After over twenty-five years as a high school English and AP Research teacher, I retired early to pursue my writing and book coaching dreams and have never looked back.
I am a lifelong learner and have earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours, English), Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, Certification of Creative Writing, Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing, and Fiction and Memoir Book Coaching Certification through Author Accelerator,* the premiere book coaching certification program. I am also a proud member of the following organizations:
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Book Coaches Canada
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The Writers' Union of Canada
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Canadian Authors Association
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Sudbury Writers' Guild (past president)
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Historical Writers Association
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Historical Novel Society
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Sampo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club
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Canadian Gymnastics Federation
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Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation
*As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Acccelerator's strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.