As a child I never was interested in writing but found that over the years it held more and more appeal.  It was the one subject in school in which I did very well.  As with a lot of people my life started running me and I strayed from the writing and moved into a career that would pay me immediately.  When I found out I was pregnant with my fourth child I couldn't find a book I felt suitable for my 11 month old daughter to explain the up coming changes.  So I decided that there was no better time to write than the present and my first children's book, Bia Gets a New Baby Brother began.  It took almost 7 years but I finally was able to get it published and am now diligently working to market the book.  I enjoy reading to schools and daycares and hope to get my next book, a children's chapter book published very soon.  I personally love to read almost anything but Sci-Fi is my favorite.  As for my writing I am influence by what I read as a child, Beverly Clearly, Eric Carle, Shel Silverstein, and many more. My goal and hope is that my books will someday touch children the way that the authors I read as a child touched and influenced me.     

Midwest Book Reviews Reviewer's Pick August 2011