My background in the fire service (23+ years) gave me the idea to write "Finding Courage" - a story about a mouse spending a winter in a firehouse and finding a friend in Gus, a grasshopper. "Finding Courage" blends fire safety tips with humor and adventure when Sherman starts training to become a firefighter -- drama when he is asked to make two rescues. Even a small mouse with enough courage can save the day!

I wrote these books to provide a simpler way for children to be entertained and learn about themselves and their natural world. I hope that even the reluctant reader will find Sherman and Gus funny and thoughtful and their adventures exciting enough to keep turning the pages.

New York and New England have many wonderful historical sites and stories of haunted houses and ghosts. "Finding Ghosts" combines history, humor, and drama when Sherman and Gus encounter a scary ghost who throws fireballs at intruders. This book explores bullying and when doing the right thing is best, especially when there is no reward.