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ABOUT  ME

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Though my first name is Muriel, I've always been called Dee.  
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I've loved books forever, beginning with Little Golden Books, Mary Poppins, fairy tales, biographies and mysteries. My dad wrote poetry and invented stories about Bobo the Bear, who always seemed to get into the same mischief as I did. Hmmm. 
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Since my
 dad was a naval officer, we moved often — Boston (MA), Norfolk (VA), Charleston (SC) and Key West (FL). I was the new kid at lots of schools. Luckily, I loved school.

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​The photo on the right shows me with a friend when I lived in Key West.  I had pet
Siamese cats, a cocker spaniel and two chihuahuas, but not all at once. I was an 
only child and read books constantly. I loved creative projects, doodles, dancing,
​and swimming. 


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In college, I studied Art History. After graduation I substituted for a high school math teacher for several months and loved teaching. I taught grades 1-5. Working with children was the best. It inspired me to write for kids. I became a school principal next. What a blast - 1150 kids to connect with and I  still had a dream of being a children's author. 

Now, I write  picture books, chapter books and middle grade novels. I'm interested in everything and find ideas all around me -- about nature, animals, science, STEM topics, technology, art, and other cultures.

When I'm not writing,  I take field trips with my witty husband, Dave,  enjoy my grandkids, make art, read, and exercise. 


HAPPY 2021
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​In February:
​The 2021 Craft & Business of Writing Children's Picture Books, 
Nonfiction Fest, 
​Highlights Course - Becoming a Nonfiction Writer
     

Ten Things You Don't Know About Me
1. I have four grown children and six grandchildren            2. I was a lifeguard one summer.
3. I've eaten many dinners onboard U.S. Navy ships.                4. I live near the edge of the Everglades.
5. I've experienced five major hurricanes in south Florida     6. I was invited to the White House Rose Garden.
7. I love roller coasters.           8. My cell phone ring is the Harry Potter theme.
9. John Gardiner, Marc Brown, Doreen Cronin and Laura Numeroff were some of the authors who visited my school.
10. I still draw and make art like the drawings below.


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"Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading helped me make my dreams come true."

                                                                                           Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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