Her volunteer work with San Diego Theaters has bestowed upon her the skills that she uses to capture the interest of her readers. Her unique settings, tapestry of characters and desire to impart knowledge about a period of history or topic, draws her readers into the story and keeps them engaged throughout the plot.

With titles like "No More Mondays - A Nautical Odyssey" and "The Canal Zone Adventure Series," LaVonne has already garnered a loyal following. Her latest masterpiece, "The Pig Farmer's Wife," delves deeper, exploring themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the unexpected contributions to social movements.