"Weirdo!" was what she was often called as a child. She was different, and lonely... what better way to express childhood and teenage thoughts and dilemmas than to pick up a pen? Journals were not safe- they were plucked from their hiding space and read aloud by her sisters to anyone who would listen. The solution? Poetry. By becoming symbolic and abstract in expression, she could feel free to express whatever troubles there were- without consequence, and with therapeutic benefits!

JUST RELEASED! THERFORE, I WRITE. A collection of poetry and prose spanning over a dozen years. Available from the publisher at http://www.lulu.com/content/858872

Multiple certifications, awards, and acknowledgements- recently a poem was brought to the attention of a top CEO, it will be featured on their website and currently available for 25,000+ employees to view! Achieved status of National Poet Laureate and National Judge Advocate in a nationwide poetry forum.