For as long as I can remember, writing has been a major part of my life. In elementary school, I started keeping a journal and continue to do so every day. I have tried writing poetry, but by high school I realized that wasn’t my first love. I discovered my passion focused on writing short fiction stories based on people I had met and set in places that I’d traveled too. I also enjoy writing nonfiction stories on everyday people and places. My love of writing drew me into journalism where I have written features, news stories, sports and have covered both county and state governments.

Reading has always been another passion in my life. I love reading any and all topics from biographies, autobiographies, crime stories, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance or anything else I come across. Over the years I’ve used both reading and writing to escape from everyday stresses. And that has become my goal as an author, to provide my fans with an escape from the daily stresses of life and to provide a means of entertainment.

A Midwestern Gal

Currently, I’m in the process of writing three different selections.

I recently had a spinal fusion surgery with a disectomy. While trying to find information for my upcoming surgery, I noticed a lack of personal stories. I was looking for individual accounts of what a person went through before and after surgery. So I am writing a nonfiction book on my first year journey from before surgery to the completion of my first year.

My second project is a nonfiction book detailing the rise and fall of the old elementary school in Essex, Iowa. The school was built in 1907 and was demolished in 1991. At one time the school was home to K-12, then K-6. I feel the school deserves a permanent place in history.

My third project deals with my journey with Fibromyalgia. I have suffered with this disease for a number of years and have finally starting putting that journey into print. With this nonfiction book, I’m hoping to help at least one person (or more) understand that this disease is not “all in your head - it’s very real.”

Thanks and stay tuned for periodic updates.