Although I have always written since childhood, I never thought that I could pursue writing as an occupation though the act of writing occupied me constantly. I incorporated writing into everything that I did until finally I realized that there was a message that I was missing;I needed to write, not do everything else. My greatest influences were the storytellers in my life; my Uncle, my Mom, my Grandmother, even my elementary school librarian. All bards of storytelling. To engage, to enthrall, to question, to challenge and to feel from the written word, that is my goal and purpose in writing. Another inspiration comes from the classic movies of the 30's and 40's. They were so heavily censored that they had no choice but to rely on good writing and good storytelling. That is why they are classics today and timeless. If one cannot read and feel then what is read are but words; it is the story that gives them life. And that is what I am; a storyteller.

Creative Writing Award for graduating high school class. First published novel, More Than Goodbye, published by Tate Publishing and released on June 8,2010

Currently working on a prequel to More Than Goodbye. Have book signings scheduled at Borders- Toledo,Ohio Nov. 13th; Books a Million- Levis Commons,Perrysburg,Ohio Nov.14th; Barnes & Noble- Augusta,Maine Nov.27th. Just finished a cruise on Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas where I presented, had a reading, and a signing-great fun and great people.

More Than Goodbye
Jane Bell awakens at a strange train station only to discover that she has died. But she is given the chance to live her life again, not to change it. Join with her on a journey of a lifetime as she experiences her life again from age ten to age fifty-six. what infinite value does a second meeting hold when it is More Than Goodbye...