Journey to Sierra Trinidad, Baja California Sur, Mexico

April 10th.2017

Nestled along the oasis palm tree lined Mulege River is the pueblo called Mulege. This is where we met our cheery guide Salvador. The four of us jumped into an empty, very clean and polished, beat-up 12 passenger van with miss-matched red velvet seats. As we bounced along the boulder filled arroyo, it was easy to see the horrendous damage a hurricane can cause in just a few hours. We were told much of the devastated trail had once been partially paved road! Passing through areas on the lower banks of this oasis were orange groves and tropical flower lined driveways to ranchos. Many goats and fat cattle allowed us passage to romp over the rocky trail with dust filling every crevasse. Stopping at a beautiful ranch we let the dust settle before opening up the van doors. A wave of orange blossom fragrance washed over our dust covered bodies. Gathering a hand full of oranges and walking up a well worn trail, we ate the organic citrus. To our surprise we saw ancient petroglyphs along the trail. Stopping in route to wash our hands and faces in pools of cool clear water we gazed up at the deeply carved canyon closing in on us. Coming around a monster boulder we see a small skiff waiting on shore of a deep aqua coloured pool. Two at a time we paddled around another giant boulder the size of a small house. Waiting for the rest of our small group we stood in wonder. What a glorious place in the middle of the dry dessert. Water, plants, Red dragon flies and noisy frogs filling the cool shaded banks..... Wow! Time stood still, and then we saw the Trinidad Paintings. A 7,500 year old masterpiece. The Trinidad Cave Paintings.

The Heritage House Publisher's Group Author's Event in Victoria, BC. November 23, 2016

The Heritage House Publisher's Group Author's Event in Victoria, BC. November 23, 2016

Our Lady of Assumption School

Our Lady of Assumption School, placed on the shores of Coquitlam River, was warm, welcoming and wonderful! The students had read every one of my books and created three walls of fantastic Super Natural Creatures as a welcome committee!! I had a splendid time sharing my new book, ‘Whale Child.’

Holy Trinity School Mask Making, Writing and Drama Workshop

My presentations have been so much fun! I have visited with over 1,500 students, grade levels K-7, in the last 2 months smile emoticon:-) It is a wonderful thing to be surrounded by the exciting energy of youth!

Whale Child

When a big volcano erupts near her village, a young girl is swept out to sea in a canoe. Lost and afraid, she is rescued by Mother Whale, who guides her to the safety of a warm, quiet bay. After Mother Whale gives birth, the baby whale and the little girl form a magical connection. Moving as one, the whale and girl—now called Whale Child—give each other strength and spirit. And together they must find a way back to the girl’s village. Whale Child “A fantastic voyage through the interconnected worlds of nature and spirit! Highly recommended as a fun and informative adventure for young readers.” Daniel Cartamil PHD Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography