I am so grateful for my life and the people whom I am blessed to know. I am so grateful that I get to look at this life through the eyes of artistic vision. I breathe in the beauty of the Divine Creator all around me. I am a published writer in the inspirational genre as well as children’s picture books. I am a mother of four and a grandmother of eight. My husband, Mayo, and I make our home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.I’ve been fortunate to be inspired by so many family, friends, and mentors, that my desire is to share my gratitude to be the inspiration to others.

PUBLISHED BOOKS

Thank You, God: Themes of Gratitude
This inspirational book titled: Thank You, God. Themes of Gratitude is presented after much thought and prayer on gratitude on my personal journey. My hope is that this will inspire the reader to the joys of life through the themes of gratitude of each chapter. Prose and copy written by Karlene Kay Ryan along with an anthology of meaningful selections of quotations.

Curious Li´l Lilli: The Lamb With Amazing Grace
Curiosity takes Li'l Lilli Lamb on adventures that leave her seeking, needing, wanting, and finding the hand of the Shepherd. This picture book shows an act of faith that children can relate to of the Shepherd caring for His lamb. It is a loving image of the faithfulness of the Shepherd and His care of Li'l Lilli.