Graduate: The American Film Institute (AFI-Screenwriting "91") Have been a fan of SciFi since I was old enough to stay up late enough to watch "Star Trek" and "Lost In Space". Major influences-Whoo gosh, you guys really know how to put a gal on the spot don't you? Anyhoo: Tolkein, Bradbury, LeGuin,McAffrey,Tanith Lee, Plato, Shakespeare, Heinlein, Ocatavia Butler, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Betty And Veronica (No, seriously),The Night Gallery,Rodenberry,Lucille Ball (guess, I dare you), Nichelle Nicholls,Lon Chaney,Dr. Who, Monty Python's Flying Circus,Frank Herbert,A.C.Clarke,Bill Nye the Science Guy and my Freshman English teacher, Ms. Moore who encouraged me to write no matter what.

Recipient: The Mary Pickford Award