Welcome to my author page. I was born in Wilson, North Carolina, raised in Brooklyn, New York, lived in Los Angeles for 17 years (while writing for television) and I now reside in Wilmington, NC with my family.
I love reading, movies, television, board games and performing–yes, that’s right, I’m an actor, too! I figure, you only live once, so do the things that excite you now, or as soon as possible. Stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something new is the best way to add excitement to your life. That’s how MANGO DELIGHT, my first middle grade novel was born.
This is where the “magic” happens. Most of the time when a writer reveals his/her workspace, it is all spruced up, dusted, organized and clean. Since I’m dedicating myself to “keeping it 100” with you, I’ve chosen to show you what my workspace really looks like most days. It’s a cluttered mess! But it is my sanctuary. My own space in the home I share with my husband and daughter and our dog, Makayla. I don’t always do all of my writing here; sometimes I write at the kitchen table, or in my bedroom or at a library or coffee shop when I need a change of pace/scenery. At times, when I’m not sure exactly what to write, or the witches of doubt catch up to me, I avoid this space like the plague.
I believe we all (writers and other creatives) go through periods where we stall out and aren’t sure of the next step to take. That is when I take a cooling off period. I try to find a good book to read, some great movies to watch. I get out of the house, visit with a friend or go to a museum or the theatre, do things and visit places and people I enjoy. These activities help get me out of myself, recharge my imagination battery and lead me back to a point where I can see the forest and the trees and find my way back to my desk.
