I have written since I was a young girl. I have always written poetry and am published in that genre under a different name. Early on I dreamt of being a writer - the published part of the equation came later. 

I have always loved mysteries and early influences inlcude Sara Paretsky, Sue Grafton, Dashiell Hammett and Patricia Cornwell. The erotic romance influence can be credited to my various love interests over the years.