I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with an English Education degree, but as most people these days, I'm no longer working within my degree area.  I got out of teaching when a student threatened me and I thought, "This just isn't worth it anymore."   I played around as a personnel recruiter, and an office manager for a major jewelry retailer before having kids and staying home.  When the triplets went to kindergarten, I thought I'd take a year off, but a posh job landed in my lap and I had to take it.  Since that time I have been a lunch lady.  I work with kids, (which I love), get to take a nap everyday (which I really love), and have my summers off, (which I really, really love!) I'm a member of the Romance Writers of Amerca and attend conferences and workshops to improve my writing and learn more about the business of writing.

Nelly Mendlham Poetry Contest Winner, (first place one year, second the next) Sybal Pommer Poetry Contest Winner