I grew up in Seattle, Washington in a small suburb outside of the city. I've lived in Seattle my entire life, so the small town culture is a large part of my life experience, thus my writing.

Five years ago when I started authoring a low calorie recipe blog, and writing articles for fitness websites.

When I lost 40 pounds more than 18 years ago, I had to find a way to family pleasing recipes for kids and husband that fit within my healthy lifestyle. I didn't want to have to make 2 or 3 different meals to please us all. Thus I learned to skinny up family favorite recipes by learning a new cooking style that I have a passion for sharing with others so they can see the same benefits I have.

It's a fun way to self publish and share my message that healthy cooking can taste great, and anyone can do it.

I think food 24/7 and love to develop recipes. Writing allows me to share that joy of cooking with others.

Everything! I love their feedback. They always have fun ideas to share.

My next project is a salad cookbook, but not just any salad cookbook, one that shares my view of how to create healthy salads.

The joy in knowing I have one more day on Earth to enjoy family, friends and my work. It's an attitude of gratitude.

I work outside of writing, so much of my day is spent at work, cooking, gardening and doing yoga. I'm also training for my first 5k at age 54. Exciting!

I read a variety of books, and love true crime mysteries. Cookbooks of course!

I adore my iPad!