Coco has lived and worked around the world as a military daughter, wife, and mom, but now calls the wild Oregon coast home. She loves a salty breeze, a gorgeous sunset over the ocean, and a good story taking shape.
A country girl at heart, Coco loves critters of all kinds, beautiful surroundings, hard work, and a touch of adventure. Her writing draws from a life spent in many places—rural and urban, domestic and diplomatic—and from a deep appreciation for everyday moments, unsung heroes, faith, and the stories that connect us.
Raised in a family of storytellers led by her father, who could hold a room with nothing more than a tall tale and a twinkle in his eye, Coco learned early the power of a good story—and she’s been telling her own ever since.
The Heart Behind the Stories:
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Words can stir up a belly laugh or stop you in your tracks. They can paint a picture, challenge your thinking, or open a place in your heart you didn't even know was shut tight. I write because the right words, in the right moment, do something beautiful.
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If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. Roald Dahl
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Children. No one can imagine, believe, trust, love, laugh, and create like kids.
The smell of rain in the desert.
Morning birds and evening frogs.
The salty mist rising from the sea.