About the Author
The story...
My first novel, When You’re Ready was published in 2013. I wrote it solely for myself, truly believing I’d never show to anyone. My day job was mentally sucking the life out of me and I needed a creative outlet.
Writing was my answer.
When You’re Ready sold over thirty thousand copies its first month and that success gave me the freedom to walk away from a career I hated.
I’ve been writing ever since. It hasn’t always been easy but it’s a career and a pasion I genuinely love and that is truly something I cherish.
The reason...
Every book I write about beautifully flawed characters and love that lasts a lifetime is inspired by the amazing family that surrounds and supports me.
A common theme I write about in my books is love being a risk–one that is definitely worth taking.
I did all the things you’re not supposed to do in life. I followed my high school sweetheart to college and married young. I left grad school after having our first child and I probably made a hundred other mistakes along the way.
But, that’s how I got here. and I wouldn’t change a thing.
My husband and I have been married for over twenty years and have two awesome kids, two very chaotic dogs and a life we built together and love.
That’s the reason.
The reason...
Every book I write about beautifully flawed characters and love that lasts a lifetime is inspired by the amazing family that surrounds and supports me.
A common theme I write about in my books is love being a risk–one that is definitely worth taking.
I did all the things you’re not supposed to do in life. I followed my high school sweetheart to college and married young. I left grad school after having our first child and I probably made a hundred other mistakes along the way.
But, that’s how I got here. and I wouldn’t change a thing.
My husband and I have been married for over twenty years and have two awesome kids, two very chaotic dogs and a life we built together and love.
That’s the reason.
Fun Facts...
- I was born in Iowa, grew up in California and have lived in Virginia for the majority of my adult life.
- I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2015.
- My husband and I dated in middle school and I dumped him. Twice.
- I am extremely introverted. Social gatherings can be very overwhelming for me even if I’m looking forward to them.
- The opening scene of my first novel, When You’re Ready is based on a real event. My youngest really did fall off a ballet barre and had to be rushed to the hospital for a concussion. The rest, however, is fiction!
- My husband and I were voted “Most likely to get married” by our senior class in high school.
- Our family are huge nerds. Doctor Who, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings…If it’s got a lightsaber, wand or an elf in it, we’re probably obsessed.
Fun Facts...
- I was born in Iowa, grew up in California and have lived in Virginia for the majority of my adult life.
- I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2015.
- My husband and I dated in middle school and I dumped him. Twice.
- I am extremely introverted. Social gatherings can be very overwhelming for me even if I’m looking forward to them.
- The opening scene of my first novel, When You’re Ready is based on a real event. My youngest really did fall off a ballet barre and had to be rushed to the hospital for a concussion. The rest, however, is fiction!
- My husband and I were voted “Most likely to get married” by our senior class in high school.
- Our family are huge nerds. Doctor Who, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings…If it’s got a lightsaber, wand or an elf in it, we’re probably obsessed.
