I grew up on a farm in southeastern Wisconsin. I graduated from Luther College in Iowa and earned my Master of Arts degree from the University of Minneosta. I retired in 1999 from the English Department at Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, where I was department chair for seven years. I was married for nearly thirty years to Julian H. (Jules) Styne, who died in 2000. I have traveled to all seven continents, and hope to travel more. I also hope to encourage everyone, especially my fellow seniors, to write.

I received Wright College's Outstanding Service Award for 1992 and was Distinguished Service Professor for 1995-95.

My book received a first place award in the 2007 Illinois Woman's Press Association's Communications Contest and a third place award in the National Federation of Press Women's contest. My blog, "Never too Late!" received first place awards in both contests in 2007.

I am a member of the Illinois Woman's Press Association, the Story Circle Network,the Authors Marketing Group, and the Chicago Writers Association and a volunteer at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Authors Marketing Group
Book and personal information.

Reader Views
Book review and interview.

Write your Life!
My blog on writing.

Never too Late!
My blog: Musings of a Retired Professor