My approach to writing is rooted in the same stories and traits shared on the front porches many of us grew up on. The American front porch was open and sociable, a part of the house that belongs to everyone. In essence, it was an outdoor living room for family and friends to pass the time – a place where advice was garnered, jokes were told, songs were sung, and stories spun. The front porch represented the cultural ideals of family and community.

My stories softly share the gifts of understandings; that things aren’t always what they first seem to be, friendships are made over time, we were all born with special gifts to share, when you give to others you are giving to yourself, and life is about making choices for the better of all.