At around four years old, I started teaching myself to read, and I’m fairly sure I tackled writing then, too. Archie comic books left behind by a babysitter had become my more-than-picture books, much to my parents’ surprise.
I have loved the written word ever since.
After graduating from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Education/English and History, I taught writing to teenagers and and adults. After many enjoyable years teaching and publishing articles in education, I changed direction. I discovered the field of interior design, selling French antiques, and publishing articles in interior design trade magazines and websites. I also found time to pursue one of my lifelong dreams: writing the World War II memoir of my father, a German American who served as an Officer in the US Army. This nonfiction book is under contract for publication by Texas A&M University Press in 2025.
A few years ago, at a well-known mystery author’s book signing, I mentioned my angst about writing fiction. The author urged me to try it, saying if I could write nonfiction, I would absolutely love writing fiction. He was right!
I have completed my first novel, a cozy mystery titled Small Town Mysteries: Lessons in Love and Lies. It is part of my Small Town Mysteries series, to be followed soon by Oh My Gluttony!
I live in my hometown with my patient husband Steven and our sweet Westie, Rikki. In addition to writing, I spend my time redecorating just about anything, cooking or at least thinking about it, and gardening when our Texas weather isn’t too hot. Oh, and shopping!
If you have found this page, you probably love the written word like I do. If you have comments or questions, please jump over to my Contact page. I would love to hear from you!
