I began my love affair with language when I was first introduced to the inflated alphabet dolls that hung from my kindergarten ceiling. Growing up, I wrote poems and stories as if it were my job. Now, I am grateful that it is my job.

I have a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from Stonecoast, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nautical Science from Maine Maritime Academy. I spent five years in the Merchant Marine, sailing on all sorts of ships and having all sorts of adventures, some of which I will even admit to. Four of those years were spent piloting on the Great Lakes and I have a deep love and appreciation for the Lakes and the surrounding states.

In 2004, I returned to my home state of Maine, where I have served as a science teacher and an English teacher. Some people claim I have trouble making up my mind. I am now married and am the proud mother of two beautiful toddlers and two behaviorally-challenged hounds. Life is good.

From my home office, I do all sorts of odd word-jobs as well as continue to write creatively. I am also a performance/slam poet, and like to spend some time on the stage cracking jokes and trying to make people cry. I also really, really like dark chocolate and coffee, sometimes at the same time.