I live in Wisconsin with my husband, Dan, and together we’ve built a beautiful life full of love, laughter, and a growing family — including three adult children and four wonderful grandchildren.

When I’m not kayaking, fishing, or traveling to see family, you’ll most likely find me with my nose in a book — or finally writing one. After years of dreaming, starting, and pausing, I’m proud to say I’ve officially published my first novel — and book two is already complete.

I write to explore the messy, beautiful parts of life — the kind of stories that tug at your heart and stay with you long after the final page. Thank you for being here. I hope you love reading Mia Amata as much as I loved writing it.