My love for writing began when I was in high school with short stories and poetry. It was over 10 years ago when I began writing 'She Cries in the Dark'. After briefly scribbling the first few chapters, I put it away only to start where I left off a little over a year ago. I am currently writing my 2nd novel, 'The Other Side of You' and have started on the 3rd. 'The Face in the Mirror' Both follow the lives of very strong women who are completely different, but overcome tragedy only to triumph in the end. I seem to be drawn to this type of character because she represents millions of women throughout the world as well as in our own backyards. My other writing interests include romantic poetry, inspirational verse, and children’s stories. I am proud to say that my poetry has been published in two coffee table books and because of this accomplishment I received the Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry two years in a row. I was nominated for Poet of the Year in 2005 and 2006 and I have been inducted as An International Poet of Merit by the International Society of Poets. I have also received the distinguished honor of 2006 Poetry Ambassador and been selected to receive the Official 2006 Commemorative U.S. Poetry Ambassador Medal. If you enjoyed reading my first novel, "She Cries in the Dark" look for my next woman's novel "The Other SIde of You" due out later this year. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY HUSBAND AND MY SON FOR THEIR PATIENCE AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING WHILE I WAS WRITING THIS BOOK. IT TOOK A WHILE AND THEY GAVE UP ALOT OF OUR TIME TOGETHER SO I COULD FINISH MY BOOK. I LOVE YOU BOTH