I was born and grew up in Toronto, Canada. If I wasn’t reading a book, I was searching for snakes or racing turtles. Animals have fascinated me from as far back as I can remember. So, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in ecology & evolution and a Master of Science in animal behavior. My first career as a biologist meant being swarmed by marmoset monkeys and grumbled at by gorillas. Later, I combined my academic background with my love of dogs and became a certified professional dog trainer. Now, I work as a freelance writer sharing my enthusiasm for everything canine.

When my niece and nephew were small, I wrote silly stories for them. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to try my hand at writing books. I started attending writing conferences and workshops, joined SCBWI and several critique groups, and wrote a lot! Now, I’m a children’s author, and I write picture books and middle grade fiction and nonfiction.

I’m represented by Jacqui Lipton at The Tobias Literary Agency.

Hear the pronunciation of my name here.