*I live in the St. Charles area with my husband and two sons.  

*I enjoy traveling and reading. I am an avid mystery reader, but have started reading  young adult novels as well.

*My favorite books to read as a youngster were Nancy Drew Mysteries.

*Some of my favorite characters to share with my class were Junie B. Jones, Jack and  Annie, and Bailey School Kids.  

*I am so excited that my writing journey has begun.  

*I am a member of the Saturday Writers group, as well as the Society of Children's  Books Writers and Illustrators.

*I love flowers.