My first memories of writing are as a young child with my grandmother and I’ve written every day since. As an old soul and a late bloomer I’ve spent the first part of my life in service of others teaching. I have a B.A. in English, M.Ed and live in Oregon with my partner and our two small children. Writing is what fulfills me and may someday sustain me: I am happily tending to the flames of this next chapter.