I have to write it down. I have written stories since I was a child. I love creating worlds where characters become real and involve the reader in the story. I also have an inner Sociologist inside that loves to people watch and play what if. Put those things together with my Criminal Justice education and professional experiences and you get great ideas! Major influences in my life all begin with one. My grandmother handed me my first romance novel when I was twelve. Thanks to her, I love to read. As I matured, my taste evolved and now anything romantic suspense is my go-to read. I have several favorite authors. My most favorite and most idolized is Sandra Brown. I want to be Sandra Brown when I grow up. When I think about writing, why I write and even authors I love, I realize that these things, along with my life experiences over the years are all writing influences.