I began writing poetry at age seven, finished my first novel at thirteen. I received a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and worked for Princeton University Press for many years, first as the promotion design manager and later as Assistant Manager of the book design department. There, I learned a great deal about editing, design, and production, which was utilized when I became a freelancer to university press publishers and museums. However, writing has always been my passion so it is with great pleasure that I can now devote all of my time and energy to writing novels, stories, and poems.

"The Outcast Oracle" was listed as a "Best Book of 2013" by Kirkus Review and received a starred review. My work has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes, Best of the Net, Best of the Web, and has three times been selected as "story of the week" by "Short Story America." Stories have been accepted in over 35 literary journals and several anthologies. "Fog and Other Stories" was shortlisted for a UK Saboteur Award and "Jenny Kidd" was nominated for an ALA award.