I grew up in the small town of La Porte, Indiana, exploring wooded parks and sparkling lakes.  Making South Bend my home, my scenery hasn't changed much - inspiring trees and a long, winding river.  From the time I started writing in second grade up to the projects I work on now, the nature, history, and people around me inspire the stories I tell.  You can find my work listed under many different genres, but the heart of each story remains the same.  What keeps us together, and what pulls us apart?

I live with my writer husband and our moody cat, Gaia, in a house three sizes too big. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies and a Master's in English. When I'm not writing, you can find me sewing, enjoying nature, listening to music, researching family history, and watching TV.