: About Me

A published writer of poetry and fiction for over fifteen years. Back in school after twenty years to pursue a degree in English. I am a mother of two-a nineteen year-old and a seven year-old. I have been married for eighteen years (yep, the numbers don't quite jive). I am a licensed Realtor who hates the over-bearing, falsely peppy, used car salesperson persona most real estate agents take on, an artist, writer and surfer (obviously not listed in order of importance).

My passion is ...

fiction writing & surfing

I know too much about ...

you can never know too much about anything

My parents always told me ...

be myself

My childhood ambition ...

to write stories

My favorite memory ...

I'm still creating them

Why I write ...

I write what I would want to read

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

The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter

My first job ...

at McDonalds-lasted roughly 4 hours

My best moment ...

too many to name, but all involved my kids

My inspiration ...

seeing words on paper

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Shameless Marketing Strategies for Financially Challenged Writers You have written something that is worthy of readers outside your family. You have created courageous yet flawed heroes, dastardly villains and a plot that would keep the most jaded fan of horror up at night. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Now is when the business of writing really begins, and to make your business a success, marketing to both potential reader and publishers is essential. Realistically, you are probably are not going to be the next Stephen King or J.K. Rowling, but that does not mean you cannot enjoy t...

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