I live amongst the rolling hills of Central California. If not writing, I am most likely reading, spending time with my family, or exercising with my dog. My writing is largely influenced by the works of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Janette Oke, along with with a touch of Jane Austen. The novels these women have written have immensely impacted my life, and I am certain that, without them, I would not have become the person I am today. It is, in fact, because of these authors that I began writing. Wanting to create imaginary stories and places for others just as these authors have done for me, I wrote my first novel, An Engagement with War. Please check it out!