Q: Let me start with asking you to tell us a little bit about yourself.

A: Thanks for having me here today! I guess, in a nutshell, I’m a freelance writer from Ontario, Canada who loves animals, buys too many books, and who will always say yes to a refill on my coffee.

Q: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

A: I’m one of those “I’ve always known!” kind of people. My earliest memory of success comes from

Q: How long have you been writing and what other careers or jobs have you had?

A: I’ve been writing with serious intent since the fall of 2000. Before that, I consider myself to have been in training, though honing the craft is a lifetime pursuit. Working in a community college library for many years, a favorite perk was to put my name in a new book while it was still being processed. I always laid claim to the most current

Q: Let me start with asking you to tell us a little bit about yourself.

A: I grew up in the hot Arizona desert, lived in the cold north for a few years before finally settling in the cozy warmth of North Carolina. I’ve been married for over 30 years, have 5 kids and am a “Nina” to 6 awesome grandkiddos! I love the outdoors, am an off the beaten track traveler, and a night owl who loves to write into