I grew up in the rural Midwest surrounded by fields, blue sky, and a multitude of animals. I became a keen observer with a big imagination. Books helped me learn about the world and transported me to fantastical places I only dreamed of. Many nights, I would fall asleep with my own stories dancing in my head. Though I loved to read and create stories, writing wasn’t always my favorite subject in school. It wasn’t until high school when my love of writing came back – thanks to an amazing English teacher. After college, I wore many hats – a researcher, a teacher, and an audiologist. Most of the writing I did during those years was scientific and methodical in a “just the facts, ma’am” kind of way.
When my own children arrived, I rediscovered my love of creative writing. I also loved reading story after story with them and watching them share stories with each other. Slowly with time, my love of writing came back and it hasn’t slept since.
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With heart and humor, I love observing our amazing world and using my imagination to create my stories.
I live in central Iowa with my husband, two children, and two lovable dogs: a Spinone Italiano named Luigi and a Poodle pup named Lucie.
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