I like to describe myself as a “plain old, average, eclectic, garden variety Pagan.” The path of Paganism changed — and probably saved — my life. Nature, magick, and a Pagan spirituality and outlook on life has been transformative.

Prior to focusing upon writing books and healing bodies, I was the managing editor of my local community newspaper for 26 years, and an opinion columnist for 27 years, winning state and national awards for both roles. I was nationally syndicated in the early 2000’s, and remained locally syndicated through 2018. Although I no longer write a weekly opinion column for print, I do blog a bit right here from time to time, about this and that or whatever catches my fancy. 

In 2018, I turned the corner from print journalism to writing books: “The Elements of Horse Spirit — How Humans and Horses Heal Each Other,” (2020), “Pagan Curious — A Beginner’s Guide to Nature, Magic & Spirituality,” (January 2021), and “Sacred Massage — The Magic of Soothing Touch,” (August 2023), all published by Llewellyn Worldwide. Book number four, a followup to “Pagan Curious,” is in the gestation process! 

In addition to writing, I’ve been a massage therapist for 23 years, with my own home office, and my experience inspired “Sacred Massage.” I adore tarot, do public and private readings (I have been known to appear at non-profit events as Queen Florabella — EcoPsychic), and facilitate a monthly tarot gathering where I guide others in connecting to their own intuitive abilities. I’m also a teacher with University Magickus, specializing in classes on beginning Paganism.

I also write feature stories and book reviews for Witches & Pagans and SageWoman magazines, as well as stories, book reviews, and opinion pieces for the freshly relaunched Green Egg E-zine. In addition to my three books with Llewellyn Worldwide, I self-published two anthologies for iPinion Syndicate, which I co-founded: “Belly Shame — Stories From the Gut” and “Cats, Dogs, and Other Things That Poop in the Yard.” I’m also an editorial gun-for-hire, should you be in search of one.

When I’m not writing, rubbing, or reading, I’m usually with horses. My favorite was my best friend, soulmate, and four-legged therapist, Pendragon, who was the inspiration for my first book. It all began with Penn! Sadly, Penn crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Oct. 9, 2023, and left a gaping hole in my life and heart. I will be eternally grateful for the role he played in my life — he gave me my second career as an author. I’m currently getting to know a new horse, because a life without horses? Just…. why?

I hold a a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California at Davis, and am a graduate of Massage Therapy Institute. I live in northern California with my husband, Joe, and my bigg fatt catt Maxx. I love rock shops, beaches, good wine, sushi, and reruns of “The Office.” 

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