- adores animals. Growing up with a menagerie of pets, including dogs, cats,
horses, snakes, hamsters, birds, fish, chameleons, and even an opossum, her
very best animal friend was a standard poodle.
- currently has a standard poodle,named Sadie, who was the inspiration for Dogs
of a Different Collar.
- lives with her husband in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, along with Sadie,
Sophie Cat, and two horses. Before moving to the mountains, Marti worked at
NASA and National Institutes of Health in Maryland. Now that she is retired, she
spends her time riding and playing with her horses, traveling, volunteering,
visiting schools, personal coaching and consulting; and of course, writing!!!
- has a grown-up son who lives in Seattle.
- loves popcorn, hot cocoa, gingerbread, M&M Peanuts, Mac 'n Cheese (BUT not
all at the same time, of course!)
- enjoys the company of children and is available for workshops, readings, and/or
book signings. If interested, Click here for more information and scheduling.
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