I became fascinated with writing in the sixth grade, when my English teacher had the class get into pairs to write and illustrate a short story.  I absolutely loved it.   As the years went on, I found myself growing increasingly excited with the prospect of writing something...anything.   When I looked forward to the writing portion of standardized tests, I knew I was a lost cause.  I had discovered my passion…writing.

When I got my first home computer, I discovered the Internet and something even more fantastic--fan fiction.  I had never heard of such a thing, but with the opportunity to change storylines from your favorite shows to do with as you pleased and share it with the world…  Wow! I became addicted to it.   An avid soap fan at the time, I had a wonderful time re-writing all the wrongs perpetrated against my favorite daytime couples.  I was having a great time, but I wanted more.  

Around this time, a friend told me about Romance Writers of America (RWA).  I was a bit skeptical, because I didn’t think of myself as a romance writer, but I joined nonetheless.   It was the best move I ever made.  Soon after, I joined the local chapter of RWA, Lowcountry Romance Writers of America (LRWA) in Charleston, SC.