As a published author in Christian print magazines and online e-zines, I welcome opportunities to share truth and information. Having started my professional career late in life, I am humbled to have opportunities to help people through this new and amazing gift.

I began writing and publishing my e-zine, Words of Encouragement, in 1995. I saw it as an opportunity to work at home using Christian print media to teach moral and Biblical values using God's Word, the Bible. I've expanded my ministry teaching people all over the world with the Word of God.

In 2003, I decided to develop my writing skills by taking Barnes & Noble's course, "Thinking Like Your Editor". It was a tremendous help!

My first article was an opinion piece published in our local paper in 2003. I did two articles for Frontline Magazine earning my first payment as writer.

In 2004, I did another article for Frontline, plus a devotional tract for a friend. For fun, I published a sermon online.

In 2005, I went back to school to finish my degree, earning a B.S. in Business, Management, & Economics with a concentration in Organizational Development.

Barnes & Noble helped out again when I decided to actively pursue a writing career. I took the course, "Writing for Quick Cash" in 2006. Afterward, my writing career began to take off. I was fortunate to write travel articles for a company in the UK, and through the same contact, I had a story published in an Australian anthology about Alzheimer's Disease. Then articles were accepted by Priority Magazine, History's Women, Cross & Quill, Brave Hearts, At the Center, and Dollar Stretcher. A friend of mine talked me into participating in Chris Baty's National Novel Writing Contest (NaNoWriMo). I was thrilled to finish with a rough draft for my first novel. I am in the process of putting on the finishing touches and deciding on a publication strategy.

I have since written articles for Discipleship Journal, Dabbling Mum, Simple Joy, and Relate Magazines.

I am thankful for my small successes and know that my Lord has provided writing opportunities.

On a personal note, I am happily married with two almost grown sons. My husband and I pursue a hobby of photography. We use our photos on print on demand products at our online stores.

My passion is ...

my faith in Jesus Christ.

Why I write ...

I enjoy sharing what I know with others.

My inspiration ...

comes from life experiences.

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Florida Keys: From Key Largo to Key West

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A Florida vacation is not complete unless you travel to the Conch (pronounced konk) Republic, better known as the Florida Keys. Unforgettable memories of soft nights, cool breezes, palm fronds swaying gently, and blue water as far as the eye can see will be your reward.

The Overseas Highway will guide your travel along the 120 mile stretch from the Florida mainland to Key West. Or to make the most of your vacation time, fly into the Key West International Airport or to the Marathon, Florida airport via Seacoast Airlines. Marathon is a ten-mile long city, mid-way to Key West, offerin...

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