I was born in New Jersey, but moved to Massachusetts when I was eight. I came down to Charleston for college so mathematically I’m still a Yankee for four more years. After that I will have lived here longer than I have above the Mason-Dixon line. Surprisingly, my husband was born and raised in Massachusetts. We grew up ten minutes away from each other. We never met until we were down here. I began working at Berkeley High as a PE teacher, volleyball and basketball coach after college. Charlie is an English teacher. We met on my third day at the school and have been side by side since. With our northern blood and approach to life, I attempted a series called Tales of a Transplant, but nobody down here seemed to care for them. Such is life.

I continue to write each day regardless of my schedule, or which hat I must throw on. I truly believe my calling from God is to be a writer. I have been asked by a college to speak at one of their chapel services in the 2019-2020 school year. Although I have never been much for public speaking, I feel honored and at peace. I know it is what I am meant to do. As for hobbies, I am quite active. I need to keep in shape as a personal trainer, but I desire to stay in shape for my love of fitness and the results. I read as often as time, and little ones, allow. I’ll read anything from government agents fighting the mysterious international villains to growing my business, to spiritual growth, to short stories, and I love young adult reads. I am a crafty person as well.

I used to own a shop in Downtown Summerville called Downtown Crossing. Everything was handmade by myself, my mother, or my sister-in-law. Though the shop is closed, I still love making candles, jewelry, and even knitting. I have shocked quite a few people when I bust out the knitting needles to make a dish cloth. I believe in busy hands. I even work as an Usborne Books and More consultant.

I am quite active in church life. I won’t go into details, but I do work the sound booth for our Sunday morning service. I enjoy being a part of the women’s Bible study group. My husband teaches the K-2nd class on Sunday mornings. We lead Financial Peace University classes. And most importantly we try our best to be godly leaders for all around us.

My life is an open book, no pun intended. I’m busy constantly, but enjoying the moments that present themselves.

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