I come from a long line of poets, story tellers and entertainers. My father was one of the greatest Irish singers I have ever heard. I have always been influenced by anything that captures my attention- from rock music to classical, from the buzz of a city street to the soft whisper of the ocean caressing the shore, from moments of joy and fulfillment to moments of extreme sorrow and loss- I try to capture these things in my writing: like bits of colored glass that sometimes turn out to be gems of incredible value. I speak directly from my heart, and I believe my words will speak into the experiences of the people who read them.

Editor's Choice, Critics' Choice, Readers' Choice (The National Library of Poetry)
Outstanding Poet, Poet of the Year (Poets' Forum)