I was born and raised in the rural Low Country of South Carolina. I first expressed my desire for writing around the age of 9 when I began creating 4" x 5½" booklets and filling them with short stories. I then soon after discovered writing as a way to express my emotions and ambitions, keeping a journal for the past 14 years. Once each journal is filled, I would destroy it to signify that my problems have been resolved, my goals have been met, and my emotions have been overcome. I went on to achieve five years of higher education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before landing my job in the field of politics as an administrator in local government, which has further developed my writing ability and continues to enhance my skills as a writer and editor. My first novel, "Leveled Mind Confused Heart", is now available for sale; additional information can be found on my website. I am currently working on my second novel, entitled " We're Family...Right?", which tells the story of a young woman's rise, fall, and redemption evoked by her own family.