Born and raised in Pecos, Texas, I left to study at Hardin-Simmons University, Texas Tech University, and Sul Ross State University.  I received a BS in Chemistry and English.  Teaching school in Pecos, I met my husband Karl and we had two children, Kristopher and Tiffany.  While teaching, I earned an MA in English from Eastern New Mexico University. We now live in Fort Stockton, Texas, with our two dogs, Rowdy and EZ.  I retired from teaching after almost 30 years of teaching English.  Our children are both married.  Kris and Cori have two children – Kyle and Kameron.  Tiffany and Kelley have five dogs.