I attended catholic school, graduated, and joined the working force. Back then, the local college where I lived did not have a Performing Arts department, so I left college after three months. I felt taking courses other than those I truly wanted to take was pointless. Shortly thereafter I found work managing a printing business. Later, I found employment with a wholesale sign company. In 1996 I got married, which ended four years ago.  

 My influences would have to be my love of live theatre, comedy classics on TV and reading other fantastic books of fiction (time permitting). Violin and chello concertos, The band the Hooters, Eric Bazilian (solo), Rick Springfield, Brian Adams, and various love ballads have always played a major part in my life too.

 I'm an old romantic soul in my late thirties who loves old movies (even in this day and age where everything is High Definition and in color). The Black Adder series, Sherlock Holmes, and I'm a Doctor Who fan since the 70's, (David Tennant is brilliant!). I long to someday visit London, England, possibly live there a couple months out of the year. Alan Rickman has my heart forever, so guys don't go there! And yes, for those who have asked, I have two children who have influenced my writing as well, and they are my biggest fans.

Numerous people have told me they can envision Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands as a movie just from reading the book, and truthfully, I'm hoping it happens for all four books. Realistically though, I know my book series may have to wait a bit before this becomes a reality.

My first book, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands has only been available on Amazon.com and most online stores, but it will be coming to stores very soon! So check with your local book stores like Barnes and Noble and Borders Books and Music for date of availability. If they have enough inquires about Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands, they will have to order it sooner than planned by me and my publisher! So let your voices be heard!