I'm a 30-year-old married mother of three--which gives me lots of inspiration, but not much time to write. I was first nationally published in high school and went on to study journalism at the University of Oregon. I'm a contributing writer to Treasure Valley Christian News and have worked as editor for a teen mom's newsletter.

Recently I've sold articles to Encounter, Brio, Hopscotch, and an anthology titled "Summer Shorts". I've written a middle grade novel based on that short story titled "The Water Fight Professional" which will be coming out in 2010! I also have a picture book under consideration. My women's fiction manuscript "Fake Blonde" is being represented by Hartline Literary and I've been getting good feedback, but no sale yet. And I just finished my chick lit "Lighten Up". Come on over and visit me at my blog http://angela-lightenup.blogspot.com

Besides writing, my favorite things to do are watch my kids bellyflop at swimming lessons, watch movies with my hubby (though we can never agree on our favorites), and scrapbook with friends. I also work as an aerobics instructor. My husband and I are very involved in FOCUS and UPWARD--ministries that have changed our lives.