I've been writing all of my life. Early on my writing consisted mostly of the captions on my artwork. I was certain my destiny was to be an artist. In high school my writing took on new meaning with the psychedelic age, and the writing became an art in itself with loopy scrolls and color. It wasn't until college and beyond that substance began to matter. I left my paints behind and poetry took form, later on prose.

I first fell in love with the short story and in fact, still enjoy the challenge with quick gratification. The longer form, the novel, takes so much more time to get to that 'ahh' feeling once completed. Whether I am writing short stories or novels, the characters drive me forward, most often taking me along for the ride.

I am blessed with creative soul mates. My husband is an excellent photographer. Although not working in the field anymore, his creations hang on our walls. My son is a singer/song writer with talent unending. He lives in a far off town in the west, among the pines, and my husband and I love to visit him. My dog, Rusty, creates joy. He is the smartest dog in the world.

I was born and raised in Arizona. Outside of Arizona, my travels had only gone as far as California, Nevada, and New Mexico until I married a man doing a stint in the Army. If the Army offered nothing else, we at least had the opportunity to see a good part of the world. And we found we liked moving around. Our frequent moves continued into our civilian life. Eventually, we settled down in Minnesota where we enjoy hiking, motorcycling, fishing, live theater, and the Twins.

Professional Affiliations:

Romance Writers of America (RWA)--national organization
Midwest Fictions Writers (MFW)--local chapter of the RWA
St. MinneSomePlace In Paradise--charity with socializing