My Friends

Many authors have influenced my writing and my life. The signature, taste and imprint of my uniqueness emerges because of the help I get from friends.

Amy Collins

Amy Collins has done “everything” in the publishing business. She shares her vast knowledge, generously.

Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield is the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul fame. His courses on publishing are great; Life coaching is his passion. Check out “One Day to Greatness” and “Breakthrough.” They are inspirational.

Don Sloan

Don Sloan taught me so much about writing, and more importantly, about life.

Adam Houge

Adam Houge has a mountain of experience in writing, publishing, and marketing. He dispenses his knowledge in a meaningful, understandable way. I have benefitted, greatly, from his teachings.

Lily Iona MacKenzie

Lily Iona Mackenzie inspires me and is an icon of disciplined writing. Her weekly blogs are amazing.    

John O’Donohue

John O’Donohue, the poet and philosopher wrote about Celtic Spirituality. He celebrated the mystery of Creation and Humanity. His words have shaped my life, and they give a wild invitation to my imagination.

Rita Lee Chapman

Rita Lee Chapman is not only an author but an interviewer extraordinaire.

Lisa See

Lisa See is the author I most look-up to. My admiration started with her book, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and has carried all the way through to The Island of Sea Women. She’s my idol.