I have always been a writer.  Since I wrote for my elemenary school newspaper until now, sharing thoughts, information, telling stories and encouraging others is what I do best.  I have been a newspaper reviewer in NY, written a parenting book, published quite a few magazine articles and written web-content.  Now I'm excited to be jumping into the fiction venue as I'm working on my first novel.  I have been greatly influenced by classic authors such as Dickens, Austin, Alcott and Steinbeck.  Varied in their style and voice, they have inspired me for years.