My love of stories, nature and science was nurtured from a young age by the vivid tales my great-grandfather shared about his family farm. Additionally, my mother was involved in wildlife rehabilitation and we were seldom without a variety of orphaned wild mammals and birds in our household, especially raccoons. These unique experiences led me to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies and Applications from Michigan State University. My degree equipped me with a wide array of research and writing skills. After working in the field for several years, I was offered the opportunity to join a Pilates Studio as a teacher. This led to a transition from Environmental Science to Exercise Science and supplemental certifications in Pilates, Yoga, and Personal Training. I opened my Pilates Studio, Body Pilates, Inc., under the umbrella of my first Pilates teacher and then the business expanded to such a degree as to require a relocation and expansion.

During this time, I discovered many of my clients were unaware and disconnected from the origins of their food sources. I was delighted to share stories from my great-grandfather and teach simple holistic nutrition. One of my client-turned-friends was an employee at Discovery Channel. She intuitively sensed I missed writing and research and encouraged me to explore creative writing and asked me to write a pitch for a Pilates Fitness program for their channel, FitTV. Through her encouragement, my interest in creative writing was ignited and I began researching screenwriting and children’s literature. Shortly thereafter, my husband was transferred to Michigan and I closed my studio with the desire to pursue writing. 

I had a budding desire to instill a greater love and appreciation for nature and wellness within the context of family entertainment. I sought further education with Southampton’s Children’s Literature Conference and Interlochen’s Adult Screenwriting Workshop. It was an honor to have the New York Times Best Selling Author, Emma Walton Hamilton, as my picture book professor. Her mother, Dame Julie Andrews, made many dreams come true when she visited campus and read poetry to us.

My writing encompasses Christian romance, middle-grade to adult historical fiction, Christian fantasy, children’s literature and animation, and romantic comedy screenplays. I infuse my writing with an enthusiastic passion for all creatures great and small, nature, music, and healthy living. I cultivate my passions further by serving in music ministry and children’s religious education.