I grew up in many families, and they have all brought color to my life, each one, so very different. The women who raised me ranged from an Amish woman, to a mentally unbalanced Aunt. They have tau...view moreI grew up in many families, and they have all brought color to my life, each one, so very different. The women who raised me ranged from an Amish woman, to a mentally unbalanced Aunt. They have taught me many emotions, from terror, to hopelessness, to forgiveness. These are the things I bring to my stories.I have lived with affluent people, I have lived in cockroach-infested homes. When I am writing I can pull from these experiences, it allows me to open the front door of any characters house, and walk right in.I am originally from Cleveland Ohio, I now live in W.V., and work for a local school system. When I’m not writing I enjoy making jewelry. I am married to a wonderful man. He supports me in all of my craziness.view less