When Ariel Leigh leads her humanitarian group on a recovery mission in Japan, she soon discovers more challenges than she bargained for. Earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, mudslides, a conservative society, and the disintegration of her own marriage all work in conjunction to make this one of the most difficult missions of Ariel's life. Only the blossoming romance between Ariel and a shy villager, Reina Nakamura, gives Ariel the strength and determination to see her mission through. However, when one catastrophe after another bombards her team, she soon learns how easy it is to pay the ultimate price.
I was born and raised in Washington state, where one of my first jobs was working as a freelance photographer. Earning my first degree in radio, television, and film, I started my "radio career" which lead me to Texas. I worked at several radio stations (Rock, Pop, and even Country music formats) and television stations in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. I had way too much fun (yes, some of those adventures show up in my stories), but I wasn't feeling like I was fulfilling my purpose. I went back to school and got a degree in psychology, specializing in childhood and family issues. Eventually, I decided that I would rather be in education where I could assist students of all ability levels. I am currently a certified teacher in Texas.
I live outside of Austin with a full house of two-legged and four-legged creatures. I spend way too much time gaming but still find time to enjoy artistic creation in many forms (photography, sketching, watercolors).