I have been inspired by experimental writers such as William Faulkner, the French New Novelists such as Claude Simone, and Alaine Robbe-Grillet, people who break up the usual chronological flow, look at the world from fragmented perspectives. I adore language turned to light a la Tom Robbins, and Kyle Muntz. Now I read and write mostly Genre, particularly psychological suspense. I've been influenced by brave researchers whistleblowers, artistic film and visual arts.   

B.A. in English from Florida State
M.A. in English from Florida State
M.F.A. in writing from University of Iowa Writers Workshop
Screenwriting and copywriting certifications

Carolina Quarterly: the Academy of American Poets Award. Awards from Punkpen, The Iowa Journal of Literary Studies award, and the Oblongata Award from Medulla Review. Nominations for Pushcart include Redacted, Blue Fifth Review, Rose and Thorn, A-Minor, Metazen, and Rivet.

Taught writing at Floria State, Memphis State, and University of Iowa. Teaching at UCLA Extension Writing Program, Writers.com, Writers College, and Tantra Bensko's Online Writing Academy. Also editing manuscripts.