Writing has always been my heart song, and it all started with a 6 page “book” I illustrated myself when I was about 11.  That blossomed into a 30-some “book series” based off of a My Little Pony farm managed by Beanie Babies.  I’ve always been a dreamer and completely engulfed in fantasy, but I haven’t always written.  After I got my heart broken for the first time, I stopped writing for years.  Ironically enough, it was heartbreak again that drove me back to writing.  Looking back, I can see the steps in my life that led me back to writing.

I was afraid of pursuing writing for a long time because it “doesn’t pay the bills.”  But, like the question that shows up in Chase, I was asking, “How long can I deny my heart?”  Even though I was afraid and didn’t want to put my time into something that might all be wasted, I started writing again.  And I haven’t stopped.

I get my inspiration from a lot of things, especially during my down time at the barn and while watching episodes of Castle or Once Upon A Time.  When I write, I like to take my memories and build from them.  I’ve discovered that makes the most meaningful experience for my readers.  I absolutely hate outlines, but they do have their purpose… sometimes.  I’d much rather daydream and see where the story takes me.  If a story makes me feel something, then I consider it successful.  I write by the mantra, “If I can’t feel it, my readers won’t, either.”