I began writing at age 10 while up a mulberry tree hiding from chores. A career in the business world, raising two children, and volunteering in my church kept the output at a minimum. Then came retirement and all the chains were thrown off. Hubby is very supportive of my writing and his love of travel has given me the opportunity to add to the muse.
I was influenced by wonderful teachers, Ms. Bourgeous and Ms. Lund who gave me an excellent background in the literary world, and were the first to say to me, "You are a writer!" Those first short story and essay wins se more...
