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I have always been a reader but I didn't realize people had careers in writing until well after I finished school. Apparently I thought books sprouted from magical bushes in distant lands under moonlit skies while fairies danced. I wrote anyways - letters, lists, poems, the occasional journal entry - but I think my love of reading is what really prepared me to be a writer. I would hide books under my blankets at night and read them from the light in the hallway whenever I could.

I still read at night because writing takes up a goodly chunk of my days. The beauty of writing is that I can be working on a story wherever, whenever... although getting it on paper can be a challenge sometimes.

Before writing, I earned two bachelors degrees (Linguistics and Theology) and a CERTESL certificate. My other job choices have included bridal consultant, seamstress, small business owner, retail fabric sales, homemaker and mother. In 2005 I moved into art with the intention of illustrating some of my own stories someday. I have since exhibited both locally and internationally and have been privileged to earn a variety of awards and honors for my artwork.

After 30+ years of life on the Canadian prairies where I was born and raised, I now write from my home in southern Oregon (or wherever). Along with 3 published picture books (my first love), I also write non-fiction articles for both print and on-line magazines, poems, technical and business writing, web content and I do freelance editing when I need a break from my own words.

I have always been a reader but I didn't realize people had careers in writing until well after I finished school. Apparently I thought books sprouted from magical bushes in distant lands under moonlit skies while fairies danced. I wrote anyways - letters, lists, poems, the occasional journal entry - but I think my love of reading is what really prepared me to be a writer. I would hide books und... More