is the author of 8 distinguished books in various genres: the environment, psychology, women’s studies, biography, juveniles. A graduate of Smith College, she not only writes, but also consults and teaches in these areas.

An ardent naturalist, for 7 years she was a Science Editor at the National Audubon Society in New York City helping to educate the public about ecological issues. She also likes hiking, kayaking, diving, and snorkeling.

She has taught writing since 1979 as a faculty member of the Long Ridge Writers Group, which offers courses on writing for the adult trade and juvenile markets, and as a private counselor and workshop leader.

For over 20 years she has taught the Intensive Journal method, a psychological self-help tool developed by Ira Progoff, in leading cultural centers and universities. A depth psychologist, she has studied the ideas of Carl Jung, led a tour to Switzerland based on his life, and taught courses regularly at the C.G. Jung Foundation in NYC.

Her self-designed programs have been given in the northeast, plus Chicago, Berkeley, Vancouver, and Skyros, Greece. She has been tour leader on 4 trips to Europe and lived in France for 3 years.

In the ‘70’s, she co-founded Magic Circle Press. As director, she edited, produced, and distributed 15 titles. Honors received: a National Science Teachers Award, National Endowment for the Arts Grant, an NET documentary, and the Pushcart Prize for the Best of the Small Presses.

She has enjoyed appearing on numerous radio and television programs. She is a member of the Author’s Guild, PEN, the National Writers Union, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. She applied for and received the grant of residencies at Cummington Community of the Arts, the Virginia Center for the Arts, the Edna St. Vincent Millay Colony, and Fundacion Valparaiso (Spain). Honored by the United Nations as “a most remarkable woman,” she is also listed in various Who’s Who directories.