I was born and raised in Sonoma County, California - the oldest of seven children. For as long as I can remember, I've had a casual interest in writing. I must have penned dozens of short stories in my lifetime, but I didn't take my writing seriously. I finally realized God gave me a gift when I took a story I had written in a notebook, transferred it onto the computer, and got the courage to have a friend read it. She actually loved it and encouraged me to get it published. So, here I am, a newly published author. "Singing Winds" was officially released July, 2007. My, that was more than a year ago. I am currently working on a contemporary fiction and hope to have it published sometime next year. Of course, God is in charge so I'm leaving it in His hands.
Other than writing, I enjoy gardening, scrapbooking, and photography (among other things). I currently live in Shasta County with my husband of 25 years and 10 year old daughter. We live way out in the boonies on ten acres with three dogs, two cats, and lots of wild critters.
I work at the local school here in town. It has around 40 students, kindergarten through eight grade. Small town - small school.