I started writing at the ripe old age of 9. "My Favorite Color Is Pink" was my first poem published in a 1982 local paper.

Since then, I have published five books, two on the debilitating syndrome known as fibromyalgia, two on poetry, and one book of humor for the relationship between mother and daughter in the early years. I have also had poems and articles printed in literary magazines, anthologies, papers, as well as, the internet over the years. I use writing as an outlet for stress and a way to create some sense in this thing called life. I'm also an avid reader and am very partial to the classics. So partial, that my friends always thought of me as the weird one on the beach because I'd bring "Shakespeare's Complete Works" instead of the latest romance novel. Okay, so maybe it's a little weird, but at least it's original, you have to give me that.

My other hobbies include indoor gardening, fish keeping (as pets), singing, dancing, practicing yoga, crocheting, and being with my family and friends.

I am 35 years- old and have lived in New England all of my life. I have been happily married for almost eight years and have two beautiful young daughters.

My passion is ...

Writing

I know too much about ...

fish keeping, cats, and paint

My parents always told me ...

to have fun in whatever career I choose...the money will come.

My childhood ambition ...

to own my own publishing company

My favorite memory ...

my daughters' births

Why I write ...

to create some kind of sense in this thing called life

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I read Sylvia Browne and a lot of Shakespere. I listen to any kind of music but I'd have to say that my favorite artist is Barry Manilow. I love to watch HGTV, wrestling, and Monk.

My first job ...

was as a receptionist for my church.

My best moment ...

was when I saw my name and work in print for the first time.

My inspiration ...

is my daughters and learning from everything in life.

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