About the Author
Lupin, photo'd by GG
Gabriella was born and raised in Carmel, California and began writing in earnest around the age of ten with the encouragement of her elementary school teachers.
She attributes her lifelong love of reading to her first and second grade teachers at the former Carmel Woods’ School, and the natural progression of her writing, to a favored English teacher at Carmel High.
As an adult, she spent many years in the social work field, as a case manager and program director for several youth employment programs, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, foster care, child abuse prevention, and other programs assisting the economically challenged.
Gabriella is the founder, writer and publisher of a cancer patient advocacy website, newsletter, and patient handbooks, serving intestinal cancer patients in 48 countries.
However, her “heart of hearts” and her "kukui" lies in her “Where the Red Tailed Hawk Flies” series of non fiction books, expressing her observations of life.
She writes about overcoming obstacles, encouragement in spite of life’s challenges, politics, and, most of all, of her love of nature along the Central Coast of California.
She invites you to enjoy this site, the beauty of nature, and to be well!
Would you like to learn more about the Central Coast of California?
Egret at Monterey Wharf photo'd by GG
Here are links to some of the locales mentioned in the Where the Red Tailed Hawk Flies series:
Fremont Peak State Park
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Toro Regional Park
Here are some of Gabriella's favorite "causes" to support!
AFRP
Rescue a pet! Safe a life! Bring love into your home!
ALS Therapy Development Institute
Support research to cure ALS!
ALS Association: Fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease
Advocacy, Support and Research for ALS patients and families!
Alternatives for Girls
Shelter, Outreach and Counseling for Girls, Teens and Women victimized in the sex trade industry
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Volunteer to mentor a child!
Barnardos of Australia
Help protect children who have been abused and neglected
The Cougar Fund
Protect a God given resource!
Global Medical Relief Fund
Provide medical care to children wounded in war
Mercy for Animals
Stop the inhumane treatment of animals
Operation Safety Net
Provide housing and medical care to the homeless of Pittsburgh PA
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Give a loving home to an wonderful senior pet!
PMP Pals' Network
Share resources and hope for cancer patients and their families!
Roots of Peace
Remove land mines and restore lands to safe and peaceful use.