A New Venture
B.J. has written the first of many novels. The three book series is all about dogs and the people who love them. She loves her characters, the choices they make, and the conflicts they overcome to lead happier lives. Once this first series is complete, she will work on the next series about four women addressing major life issues. B.J. wishes she had more time to write, but is content with fitting it in during the morning hours when she is the most alert and creative.

The Loves of her Life
Her husband takes the top spot, but crowding him at the front of the line are Rex, the 9-year-old Golden Lab who just had surgery for a torn ACL, Red and Diamond, both 14-year-old housecats with a healthy dose of spunky personality, Bear, the outdoor cat who loves his free-wheeling life, and a Beta fish named Fish Face who, despite B.J.’s inability to cuddle or hold him, thrives in his glass environment. This menagerie keeps her busy, and adds fodder to her new blog coming soon about life with dogs and cats.

Beginnings
B.J. first began writing in grade school, with English as her favorite subject and spelling bees her specialty. A personal diary was her journal, hidden under her mattress during her teenage years. Her penned thoughts filled numerous notepads (which she still has in a box in the garage) but a computer is her medium of choice today. She admits that a lot of choices are scary at first, like signing up for a writing class, joining a writers group, or submitting a first novel to an agent for consideration. She plunged into the deep blue sea, took a chance with her writing, and has been blessed abundantly.

More Photos
B.J. enrolled in a photography class many years ago and still enjoys snapping a picture or two. For a peek at some of her photography, click here.