This is probably my worst trait…writing an About Me.  I’ve decided to take an unconventional approach and give you the real me; not some overly “look at me I’m so professional” individual.  

    I have been fascinated with writing for most of my life.  I can remember vividly the very first thing I wrote that made me want to curl up with a pen and paper every day.  I lost my mother when I was thirteen, and although I had love and support from many people, I was never any good at expressing my feelings out loud.  I grabbed a pen and went absolutely crazy.  I proudly displayed my first poem for all to see in my bedroom with a photo of me and my mother taped to it.  It felt great and gave homage to my mother.  I noticed very quickly that every time I wrote any of my thoughts onto paper I released whatever repressions I had inside.  The more I felt comfortable with my talent (I tend to call it therapy but get scolded from others for not calling this “talent”) the more I felt confident to explore new ways to be creative. 

    I’m positive that, if you cracked my head open and exposed my brain, you would find a cinematic world; one filled with romance, thrillers, mysteries and lunacy.  I can’t tell you where these ideas come from but the wheels keep spinning.  My mind constantly conjures up the most ridiculous, far out, and honestly, some pretty cool stories.  I decided one day to turn on my laptop and just start typing these thoughts out. Drawing Dead was my very first project.  I wrote a little every day and soon my entire life was consumed with this story.  The characters became so real to me and all I could think about was what they were going to do next.  It was so exciting!  I worked extremely hard on this book.  Granted, it isn’t a novel which is my ultimate goal, however it is something that gives me such satisfaction.  This is a huge accomplishment for me and an incredible start of what’s to come!  

    After Drawing Dead and the surprise of learning new and amazing things about myself, I can’t wait to dive into my next project!  So, if you are just visiting my website because I made you or you just stumbled upon it, I greatly appreciate you reading.  I’m sure I will get a lot of criticism for my About Me spiel.  The readers that already do know all About Me know I won’t care what anyone thinks and that’s the real me.  (Oh, and I guess I should add something like I enjoy spending time with my close friends and family, am obsessed with playing poker and have a great passion for writing.)