My Published Work

From heartfelt novels to insightful articles, my published work reflects my passion for storytelling and my commitment to inspiring readers with meaningful messages.

My Books

Each of my books is a reflection of my passion for storytelling and faith.
Explore the stories that inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impact.

Hope Without Borders:
30 Days with Frances Xavier Cabrini

Coming this fall from Ave Maria Press

7 Riddles to Nowhere:
Can a seventh grde boy solve the
riddles to inherit a fortune and
save his school?

Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?:
10 Ways the Gospels Can Help
You Combat Teacher Burnout and
Rediscover Your Passion for Teaching

A Saint Squad for Teachers:
45 Heavenly Friends to Carry
You Through the School Year.

Angelhood:
We’re never really alone.

Magazine Articles and Short Stories

“A Turkey of a Thanksgiving.” Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade. August 13, 2013. Reprinted in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Great Kids, 2015 and Chicken Soup for the Soul: For Mom With Love, 2016.

“Brandon’s Experiment in Space.” Highlights Magazine for Children, February 2013.

“Nobody Listens to Me!” Pockets Magazine, April 2012. Short story about a sixth grade girl who needs to watch over a selectively mute kindergartener on a homeschooling field trip to the zoo.

“Women Who Went the Distance.” Hopscotch for Girls, October/November 2011. Article on the history of women’s marathons.

“Row for the Shore.” Pockets Magazine, April 2011. Short story about twelve-year-old twins trying to raise money for their upcoming birthday party and find inspiration in a girl undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

“Cecilia: The Singing Saint.” My Light Magazine, 2011. An online article about one of my favorite saints. You can read the article here.

“When Old Meets New: Using Today’s Fantasy Novels to Engage Students in Classical Mythology.” Booksource newsletter, May 2010. An explanation of how I, as a middle school English teacher, connect modern fantasy stories to Greek mythology.