Hello

Initially inspired by one of my girlfriends who, fresh off a divorce, dove headfirst into the online dating scene (with disastrous results), I wrote this novel with the desire to explore the complexities of dating and finding one’s sexual identity in the late 20th century. A Southern California native, I hold a BA and MA in English as well as a doctorate in education. I taught creative writing, literature, and composition at the college level for more than a decade and have been working as a college library dean since 2014. When not writing, I enjoy reading novels, stargazing, and spending time with my devoted partner, my three fun-loving children, and my three loyal pups. Kissing Toads is my first novel.