I am always both flattered and honored any time that a student contacts me wanting to know information about me for a book report or assignment that they are doing based on one of my works. I'm forever in awe of the fact that anyone would be interested in knowing about me for any reason, book report or other. I'm definitely appreciative that people are curious about my life and I feel privileged that my writing has enabled me to meet so many great people, both young and old. Although I still just can't seem to grasp why people want to know about me,
I'm more than happy to tell you a little bit about myself.

I was born in 1964 in a small town located in Southeastern Ohio (USA). I still reside just outside of that town with my husband. I have been writing poetry, short stories and songs since age nine or ten, quite a long time considering my age now. Although I had always aspired to be a published author, it wasn't until 1996 when I got up the courage to send one of my stories (poems) in to the editors at "Chicken Soup for the Soul".
That story (The Grave No One Tended) was later published in the book:
"A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul".
Things sort of snowballed from that point on.

My stories/poems have since been published in the books: A 5th Portion of Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul IV Chicken Soup for the College Soul Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul Chicken Soup for the Teenage Christian Soul Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love & Friendship Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Letters Stories for a Teen's Heart Stories for a Teen's Heart 2 Stories for a Faithful Heart Serenity for a Woman's Heart A Pleasant Place Open My Eyes, Open My Soul No Body's Perfect

I have actively been seeking a publisher and/or agent for my book, which from the short side of explanation is a collection of my stories/poems. Of course my book consists of more than that, but for some reason, describing it always becomes a monumental task for me. It's trying to describe the indescribable. I can say that there is a story behind my book. There is a story behind everything that I write and with everything that I've written, my book is intended to touch the heart and leave an impression. Whether or not I eventually find a publisher and/or agent for my book, I know that my work is leaving an impression on those of you who have taken time out of your lives to touch mine with your remarkable e-mails and letters. Thank you for that, for each of you has forever left an impression on my heart and my life.

My book was written because of you and because of you this site was developed.
Hope you enjoy the site and hope that someday you will get to enjoy my book.

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