from the perspective of a tourist, a resident and a mom, and prepared me to craft the CLUB US series from an authentic perspective.

 

I published a parenting publication for 12 years, was chosen Mother of the Year by the LV Review Journal (which was one of my proudest moments), founded The Future is Mine, a youth empowerment program, and am the president of Going Places International a boutique travel company that provides intimate, global travel experiences for people who, like me, have a desire to see as much of this beautiful world as possible.

 

I'm truly lucky to be a wife, a mom, a grandmother and the best friend (at least I'd like to think so) to four adorable Chinese Crested pups, Diesel, Beau, Monster and Bella. I am also honored to be a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

 

CLUB US, a series of exciting international adventures for middle-grade readers, is a lifelong dream come true. I look forward to exposing my readers to new cultures, while learning languages, history, geography and the value of teamwork. It will also be exciting and to meet kids, just like them, from around the globe and see that we really are all the same. Most importantly I hope to re-introduce reading to the future leaders of our world.