My earliest influences are from a lineage of poets and writers. My great grandmother wrote poetry, My relatives are mostly teachers who validated self expression. My most compelling influences are Kahlil Gibran, CS Lewis, Frank L. Baum and Joseph Campbell. The spiritual, the myths and supernaturalness of it all woven inextricably together within the human threads of everyday life. I have been writing songs, poetry and stories since I was 13. It is only now at the age of 56 that I am putting it all out there.

Arkansas Arts Council Grants for cultural and artistic programs for rural delta children and our communities. 1992-2007