About Me: From Bestselling Author to Globe-Trotting Travel Curator

✈️ A Life Built on Adventure

Growing up in a military family, raised by a proud U.S. Veteran, I learned early that home isn't always a place—it’s wherever your journey takes you. From a young age, I had the incredible privilege of traveling the world, experiencing different cultures, and seeing firsthand just how vast, beautiful, and inspiring this planet truly is.

Those early experiences lit a fire in me—a deep, lifelong love for discovering new places and creating unforgettable memories along the way.

🚢 My Love of Cruising & Exploring the World

Fast forward to today, and I’m still chasing sunsets and new adventures—especially by cruise ship. There’s nothing quite like waking up to a brand-new horizon, sipping coffee on a balcony as the sea stretches endlessly before you, or stepping off the ship into a completely different culture than the day before.

Cruising, for me, is the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration—and I love helping others discover just how magical it can be.

👩‍👧‍👦 Family Is Everything

At the center of my world is my incredible family. I’m the proud mom of five grown children who’ve each carved their own paths—and now, I have the joy of being Gran to two amazing grandchildren. They’re my heart, my inspiration, and my reason for continuing to live boldly and passionately.

I’m also blessed to share life with my husband, who supports my big dreams and wild adventures every step of the way.

💫 Why I Started TOC Travels

After years of writing bestselling romance novels and living out my own love story with travel, I wanted to give others the chance to create their real-life adventures. That’s how Tears of Crimson Travels was born.

I specialize in personalized, stress-free travel planning—whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a multi-country cruise, or a soul-reviving solo journey. My mission is simple: to help you discover the world in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Let’s Write Your Next Chapter Together

If you’ve been dreaming of sipping wine in Italy, cruising through the Caribbean, exploring Alaska’s wild frontiers, or just getting away from the everyday—I’m here to help make it happen.

Travel has changed my life. I’d love nothing more than to help it change yours, too.

👉 Let’s start your journey here: Fill out my quick travel form to get started.

Here’s to more stories, more adventures, and more stamps in your passport.