-Graduated from Cottey College, a private, all-women's college in southern Missouri

 

-Author of six published novels and several other works/owner of Appaloosy Books, LLC www.appaloosybooks.com

 

-News reporter/feature writer at the Ransom County Gazette in Lisbon, ND

 

-Public speaker at schools, organizations and events

 

-Musician in the bands Raw Sugar and the Dakota Wildflowers

 

-Board member of the Ransom County Historical Society and interpreter at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site for the 2020 season

 

-Married to Dan Schmitz, Doosan/Bobcat employee

 

-Union supporter

 

-North Dakota resident for most of my life. Grew up outside of Sheldon, ND as the oldest in a large family!