Mating Habits of Fireflies, my new novel, has been chosen as an editor’s pick and a semifinalist in Publishers Weekly’s 2024 Booklife Prize for general fiction. The mission of the BookLife Prize is to discover, cultivate, support, and celebrate great works by independent authors.
Voted Best Local Artist in 2021
I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has helped me on my artistic journey. Thank you for your support, your encouragement, your kindness, and your good thoughts throughout the years. I’m humbled and honored to receive this recognition.
Three incredible artists were also nominated: Lauren Chorey, Monika Piper Johnson, and Nancy Lopez. Their work is vital to our area. Please check out their sites, linked below.
Lauren Chorey: https://www.facebook.com/laurenchoreyart/
Monika Piper Johnson: https://www.monikapiperjohnson.com/
Nancy Tieken Lopez: https://www.nancylopezart.com/
Along with other working artists, we endeavor to make our community stronger, richer, more beautiful, and more conscious of how lucky we are to be here.