Biography

A little history about me

I should’ve known I'd become a writer when at age thirteen I began changing the ending to all the books I read.  It took several years and a number of jobs, including registered nurse, (very short lived), receptionist in a swanky hair salon, (great cuts, no money), accounts payable clerk, (ugh! not for a right brainer!) and practice manager in an OB/GYN office, (good job, great boss), for me to rediscover writing.   

It all began on a brisk Ohio morning at the hands of a 286 computer, a failing marriage, and three daughters under the age of five.  Writing proved wonderful (and inexpensive) therapy as I let my fingers and my bruised heart begin a tender love story where the hero and heroine surpass incredible obstacles in search of true happiness and eternal love.  But the story was only 100 pages complete when I packed it away and moved with my children to a little rental bungalow where I took on the challenge of single motherhood and re-entering the work force.   The 5 ¼” floppy disk containing the love story remained sandwiched between Lotus and PacMan until years later, when I discovered it while unpacking boxes for the home I shared with my new husband, three children, and two stepchildren.   I powered up the old 286 computer, popped in the disk and spent the rest of the afternoon re-reading my story, and mapping out my future as a writer.  Eleven years later, I've published five books, received various awards and recognitions, brought hours of pleasure to my readers, and most importantly, taught my children and stepchildren to live their dreams.  

When I'm not writing or dealing with the lives of 5 teenage and young adults, ages 16-23, I can be found digging around in the dirt with my flowers and herbs, cooking, reading, or on the perfect day, riding off into the sunset with my husband, on the back of his "Oh so comfortable" Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic.

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