: About Me

Not much to tell about me. I have a wonderful husband, 5 beautiful children, 3 grandchildren and 1 on the way. I volunteer with my local humane society animal shelter and support many animal rights groups. I read and research constantly. I am secretary of the children's primary at my church. All of my children are grown and on their own, so it is just me, my husband, my mother and all of my baby kitties. I have been disabled about 3 years now due to back problems and numerous surgeries, but, I haven't given up yet. All in all I have a good life. Living in the deep south isn't such a picnic right now, but, I'll take it over cooler climates any day.

My passion is ...

cats, books, cats

I know too much about ...

books and research

My parents always told me ...

If you want it, go get it. You can do whatever you want to do.

My childhood ambition ...

I wanted to be a Marine Biologist

My favorite memory ...

My first trip to Panama City Beach, Florida. I was 17.

Why I write ...

It is easier to write what I know and feel that to try to get someone to listen to me and understand me.

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

Currently I am reading anything military, especially the history of Special Forces and Sniping. I watch History Channel, Sci Fi, Military Channel, MSNBC. I have an eclectic mix of music I love; early blues, R & B, jazz, classic rock, southern rock, anything meditative and JIMMY BUFFETT!

My first job ...

I babysat for 6 children when I was 11. I have worked since then until I became disabled in 2004.

My best moment ...

When I left my hometown and moved to where my heart lives; Florida.

My inspiration ...

My faith in Jesus Christ, my church, my family and of course, MY CATS!

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Siblings

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About 2 to 3 weeks before Christmas me, my sister and brother, my mother and my grandmother would build this beautiful winter wonderland of lighted decorations and we had candles in every window in the apartment.  Me, my sister and my brother were in charge of decorating the tree and I have to tell you, it was a little lopsided..  Mother and Grandmother never said a word, just told us how beautiful it was.  On the night before Christmas, we helped bake cookies for Santa, of course we got to taste test these cookies just to make sure that Santa would love them.  We would...

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