Charm, romance, and iced tea is what my Southern raising was about. Now I'm able to keep those memories alive through the characters I create. Writing has always been a passion of mine. I love to read other Southern writers and Southern romances on all levels. My mother, Mary, was a huge influence in my life. Very talented in so many ways, she never pursued her passions due to raising five children on minimum wage. She always encouraged me to never give up on writing.