: About Me

About me?

Hmmm.

Well I am a thirty something female, divorced with four small children. I live in Northern California on a beautiful riverside.

I have been writing for as long as I remember. I have won contests, been published in many magazines, wrote sermons, essays and columns many many times.

I have studied Theology, Literature, Child Development. I have also been through the School of Hard Knocks. I have been down so far there was so "up". So people can relate to my writing because they have been "there" too. Granted I have had many wonderful times too. I have learned to cherish those times with gratitude and thankfulness because I know how hard it can be.

I live with my four children and my too cats, 25.5 lb King Caesar who is a Long Hair Blue Grey (He rules the world, my household and my life), and 28 lb Othello who is just a black rivercat who misunderstood the meaning of the word "Autofeeder". He looks like a giant, black watermelon, with a tale.

When you read my writing I hope you enjoy it. Please remember that there is a real person behind those words. With REAL experiences and honest feelings that lead up to that writing.

Your ratings are greating appreciated.

Isis

My passion is ...

Sunshine! Diet Coke! Symbolism.

I know too much about ...

Theology. I breathe God in and Breathe Him out as well.

My parents always told me ...

I wrote before I could talk.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a Priest and a Writer and a Teacher.

My favorite memory ...

Swinging. With the wind blowing through my long hair.

Why I write ...

It is like a FAX machine. I am just the instrument.

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

The river and the trains and tugboats go by, so soothing!

My first job ...

Marketing Editor for a Bank.

My best moment ...

When my four babies were born.

My inspiration ...

My Grama (momma), Maya Angelou, Jesus.

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