A Story from a Mother
I started writing Ruby Awoken for my daughter, Ariel, when she was a young teen. I wanted her
to be able to read a story that didn’t talk down to her and was clean. We always joke in our home
that we’re a clan of Dwarves, so it only seemed natural to make the main character, Ruby, a
female Dwarf. Ruby is a fanciful amalgamation of myself and my daughter.
Family Bonds
My husband and children are the most important people in my life. I have been married to my
best friend, Ted, for almost 26 years. He is my biggest cheerleader and I am his. I was blessed to
have had the opportunity to homeschool my kids from preschool to graduation. Having had a
hand in raising two intelligent, loving, and kind adults is one of the greatest blessings in my life.