North Shore Stories

Book Launch - June 8, 2023

Fantasy & History

The Great Neck Mermaid Book Launch will by June 8. Pre-order your copy today. (Link)

An Exploration of Plum Island Sound

The Great Neck Mermaid

The Great Neck Mermaid explores Plum Island Sound and the surround environment. The story also explores the history of the Ada K. Damon.

The Ada K. Damon was a sand schooner that sank off of Crane Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

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Recent Published Projects

Flutter on My Cheeks

Mummy, Me, and Multiple Sclerosis

Flutter on My Cheeks is a story of a daughter doing her best to understand her mother’s chronic illness and the problems that arises when a parent struggles day to day.

Join Zetta, her two dogs, two rats and two fairies as they explain life with Multiple Sclerosis from the point of a child.

The Great Neck Mermaid

A Great Marsh Story

The Great Neck Mermaid is a regional story that explores the waterways and some of the history around Ipswich, Massachusetts. Join a curious mermaid, her family and three seals, as they explore and explain the range of natural wonders around Plum Island Sound and Ipswich Bay.

Current Projects

Kelly the Greenhead

An Adult Picture Book

An Adult Satire Picture book abut a greenhead fly in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Join Kelly the Greenhead as she attempts to make friends in the Great Marsh.
(Currently In Editing for a Spring 2024 Release).

Every Critter is Part of the Plan

A Children's Story about Greenheads

A children's story to explain the Greenhead Fly

Explore the Great Marsh and help children understand the delicate balance of creatures. Every Critter is part of the plan explains why even annoying pests are important.

(Currently In Editing for a Spring 2024 Release).

In the Light of a Greenhead Moon

A Collection of Illustrations + Words

A Summer Cottage Bathroom Book like no other. Fun and serious information about the Greenhead Fly. This small book is close to 100 pages of wit and illustrations.
It includes plans for 'Black Box Traps' and both of the stand alone greenhead stories.

Our Dog's Broken Love Story

Loving Your Rescue: A Sad Story

A illustrated story for families. This story by Katherine DeSilva and essay by Raeme Jean Merlos is a moving story to help young people understand the turmoil that can come with severe behavior issues in pets.