Writing has been my most effective mode of communication. It helps me formulate my thinking about the world around me and express my thoughts, opinions and passions.
Having been born and raised in the Washington, DC area, this is my hometown and the setting for much of my writing. I received a BA from the University of Maryland in Elementary Education and taught first and second grade until I had my children and became a stay-at-home mom for several years. During that time, I began writing a novel, taking creating writing classes and I joined a writers' critique group, of which I am still a more...
