I was born and grew up in the South, moving around for much of my childhood. Out of college, I married, began teaching school, and then had two sons. Most of my adult life I spent as a stay-at-home mom, volunteering in school, church, and community activities. In 1999, after our last son began college, my husband was transferred to New York, where we lived in Manhattan. I began taking creative writing classes. My first assignment in my first class evolved into the short story “Hank - Super Genius.” The story won an Honorable Mention in Writer’s Digest’s 2001 Writing competition. Palo Alto Review published the story.

Over the years I have challenged my writing skills in various genres: inspirational, mystery, children’s, and literary.  All of my published work has been short pieces in the forms of essays, devotions, short stories, creative nonfiction, and short shorts.  Being a published writer was a dream I had from childhood. I’d like to share one of my favorite quotations:

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  Eleanor Roosevelt

Realizing a dream takes faith, hard work, and a positive attitude. It can also mean facing many stumbling blocks and rejections. Realizing a dream also requires unconditional love and support from family and friends . . . I have the best cheerleaders from both camps!

I am a member of the Christian Writers Guild, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Georgia Writers Association, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.