Married, mother of five.  My family and close friends are who influence my writing.  I have two sisters and two brothers.  My little brother Patrick serves in the U.S. Army.  Therefore, I am an active volunteer for Operation Care Package of Michigan- founded by my Aunt Joyce Fulgenzi.  Before becoming a full-time writer I worked in the medical field- Office Manager/Medical Biller/Medical Transcriptionist/CNA.  I have been a mother since my junior year of high school.  I graduated and went on to college.