I first started writing when I was in my late 20s - when I started college. I immediately enjoyed taking to a keyboard and writing from my heart.

Neat and organized. Reference books are on a shelf above my computer at arms reach. I have two monitors to make research easier. A notebook is always right in front of me for note taking. My keyboard is on a pull-out shelf. After 5:00 pm, I typically have a glass of red wine next to my notebook.

The story behind my book is a very personal journey to heal from a broken past and find forgiveness and redemption.

What motivated me the most to become an indie author is time. I am not the most patient person. I was learning from research that it could take months to more than a year for a traditional publisher to get a book to market. And that is after they give you a book deal! I am not a patient person and I would have gone crazy waiting that long. It is also very important for me to retain all rights to my writings - I wrote them and wanted to be able to make changes as needed.

Knowing that people are inspired by the words I've shared.

A Memoir on Youth Mission Trips!

I am inspired at the start of every day by simply being alive and having another opportunity to create and love.

Reading!

I rely on my daughter - she is a talented artist and designed the cover of my book, Just Another's Girl's Story!

I enjoy reading Memoirs for pleasure.