I was born into a large, close-knit family in Brooklyn, NY, who believed that Imagination was the greatest gift a family could give to a child. From the safety of my home, I stood by Howard Carter’s side when he discovered King Tut’s tomb, walked with dinosaurs, and planned my wedding to Beatle Paul McCartney. My Grandma Josie told me stories about our seafaring ancestors battling sea serpents, and tentacled beasts. She also claimed that our family had Mermaid blood. I believed it then; I believe it now. Grandma Josie wouldn’t lie to me, although one of her tales resembled the storyline of ‘Moby Dick.’
In High School, I wrote lyrics for local rock bands. After graduation I chose to remain in New York City, where I became a frequent contributor to numerous magazines, newspapers and anthologies. Fifty years after my first article was published, my grandchildren, all who have Mermaid blood, requested that I turn my attention from the adult market to stories for the younger generation. THE TALE OF THE OLD ELF, an adventure story for young readers, is my first book. My second book THE WATERS OF SAILORS CAP, written middle-grade readers, was released in May 2024. My third book, THE FOUR WHISTLE SOCIETY, written for children ages eight and up, was released in August 2024.
I’m in the early planning stages of many other projects — check back often!