I started writing at the age of 10. My fifth grade teacher inspired and encouraged me to write poetry. I published my first poem in The National Library of Poetry's book called Journey's of the Mind when I was in the seventh grade.

Writing is my first love and as a creative I love having complete control over my work.

I usually try to use a scene from the book or a fun illustration that I think will catch the reader's attention.

When I'm not writing I love spending time with my family, traveling, and binge watching my favorite television shows.

The Liar's Club by Mary Karr - The story has a great balance of comedy and tragedy and it's poetic tone drew me in making me feel like I was a part of the family.
FlyGirl by Omar Tyree - This is one of my favorites because I love coming of age stories. I also loved watching Tracy evolve into a young woman and the feeling of nostalgia that it evokes of the hip hop culture in the 80's.
Dutch by Teri Woods - It's packed with action from the opening scene and I love Dutch's no nonsense character.
True to the Game by Teri Woods - I love the way Teri Woods captured the love between Quadir and Gena. This was the first novel that had me crying at the end of the book.
Push by Sapphire - I like how the book captures the progression of Precious' voice and her writing as she matures and becomes a better reader.

It was very important for me to try and cover all aspects of bullying in The Bully Brigade Series. The latest book The Bully Brigade: Headmaster Bully focuses on workplace bullying. I had always seen or heard about workplace bullying before I like many others became a victim of it and I felt that it was something that needed to be addressed.