Welcome!

I am an award-winning, best-selling author, and an award-winning illustrator. I have written many non-fiction books, helping my readers realize their self-worth and recognize Heavenly Father’s hand in their lives. However, currently, my focus is writing children’s books. It is my hope that my stories will bring joy and strength to children (and adults), helping them believe in themselves.

I would love to participate on your podcast, radio/television show, or school assembly. I’d love to speak to your youth group, book club, writers’ group, or any other gathering interested in the world of writing.

Here is the link to my segment on KSL Television Studio 5 with Brooke Walker in May 2025.

Finding Rena’s Voice

Here is the back cover review:

Finding Rena’s Voice is an outstanding book for children. Through its imaginative text and beautiful illustrations, it encourages self-esteem, emotional growth, prayer, and faith. The book invites children to envision their unique potential to share the things of their hearts, fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence.

The themes of faith, hard work, and support are woven throughout the story, helping children understand their journey is full of possibilities. The gentle, affirming language also promotes emotional intelligence, reminding kids they are valued and capable. The illustrations complement the text beautifully, with relatable characters and picturesque scenery.

This book is a perfect tool for nurturing social, spiritual, and personal development, making it an excellent choice for home reading or classrooms. Overall, Finding Rena’s Voice is a heartfelt and educational book that inspires children to sing the songs of their hearts and have faith that if they do their best, they will receive help to accomplish hard things.

—Dakota Anderton, Master of Education, Education Technology, and Curriculum Design

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I Am Strong! I Am Smart! Drawing Upon the Power Within Through Love, Laughter, and Self-Belief is a republish of my award-winning I Am Strong! I Am Smart! publication. This second edition has a new cover, added author’s note, and updated author’s bio.

I’m very proud of this story. It was a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards in the Children’s Religious Category.

It is available on Amazon in hardback and paperback and can be ordered at your local bookstore. The first edition is also available in the digital/Kindle format on Amazon.

If you have purchased any of my books or plan to do so, please leave a review on Amazon. That is the life-blood for authors. See descriptions and reviews under the Books and Reviews tabs.