: About Me

I have been writing since I was old enough to pick up one of those big yellow pencils they gave us at school. In my Catholic school, reading and writing were highly prized.

I went on to major in English with a Creative Writing concentration in college and received my BA.

I am, however, a reluctant writer. Like a lot of us I am tentative, unsure of my talent and, sometimes, just downright paralyzed. I find myself reading about writing instead of actually writing. You ever do that?

I have a butt kicker right now, though. I've reunited with an old friend from many years ago who is dragging me, kicking and screaming, into the WRITING word. I thank God for him on a daily basis.

My passion is ...

I have too many passions! Food, writing, gardening, cooking, my grandson. . .

I know too much about ...

Job hunting

My parents always told me ...

not to run with scizzors and to NEVER, EVER call a boy.

My childhood ambition ...

I wanted to be a Game Warden

My favorite memory ...

the day my grandson was born

Why I write ...

to get the voices out of my head!

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

The Shack

My first job ...

Babysitting. Isn't that what all teenage girls do?

My inspiration ...

My best friend, MM (x!)

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