I was born into a large family. There was always someone who you could spend time with whether it be in a board game, swimming, playing baseball, doing yard work and so much more. Often we would make up our own games, using our imaginations, especially when spending a chilly, Sunday afternoon outdoors. There was never lack for someone to come up with an idea that entertained us for many an hour.                                                                          My Dad was a major influence with his story telling. He could take a mundane work day and turn it into the most interesting event. Also, another major influence is my Mother as she listens to many of my works. Her views are honest and I can instinctively tell when a work I have read to her was not one of my finer works. What better influences than your own parents!                                                                                                                                                                                                   Another major influence in the literary world is Canadian author Margaret Atwood, her work is deep, thought provoking and exceptional in ideas. When I read "Handmaid's Tale" I was instantly hooked on this author's work. She has a uncanny ability to write in a way that makes one feel they are in the presence of the story/poem. I'd also have to say that other writers such as Susie Malloney, Anne-Marie MacDonald, Pierre Burton, Mary Higgins Clark, Lucy Maude Montgomery, Asa Seller,(thank you young man) Joyce Bowling, and so many other authors have influenced me into realizing that each of us have a story to tell. 

 Books by Author

The Chrismas Cat - Original Version - 2005 Children's Book
                  

The Christmas Cat - Revised Edition - 2006 Children's Book

Life's Ride - A Journal of Poems - 2007 Adult Poem Book

 The above books may be purchased at: 

                                    www.siscanbooks.com

  www.authorsden.com

  www.amazon.com