If you want to know a little about me:
I grew up in a small town in Alabama surrounded by professional storytellers - my family. My life’s background helped to influence my writing and creativity. While growing up I attended Young Authors conferences, I tried my luck as a magician (mostly card tricks), earned my Junior Ranger badge at quite a few National Parks, and was in a marching band in high school and college. When I’m not writing fun fantasy and horror stories for middle grade readers, I enjoy traveling, attending rock concerts from musicians my parents’ age, hiking, and, of course, reading. My first novel was published in 2021 – Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy. I’m agented and have two MG books on submissions. I currently reside in northern Alabama with my husband and a couple of cats.
**Short Bio can be found in my Press Kit!!
**Short Bio can be found in my Press Kit!!
If you want to know a lot:
I have loved writing stories ever since I was a child. I participated in the Young Authors conferences in my hometown and state, and I would write and illustrate my own short stories. I found so much joy in sharing my writings with others. While the dream was put on the back burner for years (and YEARS), it always stayed in my mind - I wanted to write a novel. But I had no clue where to start.
Many years later, I joined an online writing community and learned a LOT about the writing process and how to outline a story. I also joined another online group with critique partners and beta readers to read my writings, give me advice, and honestly, they greatly perfected my writing skills. I am so happy I joined these groups and highly recommend joining online writing groups to all authors!
One of these online groups held a novella contest and I decided to participate - that is where "Enchanted Misadventures" was born. I soon realized the story was a lot bigger than what I had thought, and the novella quickly turned into a novel. Ten months later, I signed a contract with a publisher and the rest is history (as they say).
In October 2021, my novel Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy was published through Sweetwater Books.
Many years later, I joined an online writing community and learned a LOT about the writing process and how to outline a story. I also joined another online group with critique partners and beta readers to read my writings, give me advice, and honestly, they greatly perfected my writing skills. I am so happy I joined these groups and highly recommend joining online writing groups to all authors!
One of these online groups held a novella contest and I decided to participate - that is where "Enchanted Misadventures" was born. I soon realized the story was a lot bigger than what I had thought, and the novella quickly turned into a novel. Ten months later, I signed a contract with a publisher and the rest is history (as they say).
In October 2021, my novel Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy was published through Sweetwater Books.
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I am currently working on new novels and am represented by agent Bethany Hendrix at Spencerhill Associates.
If you'd like to see a sneak peak of my current writings, head over to my Current WIP Page! (Work In Progress) |
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Young Author's Conference - Author Page - My likes have pretty much stayed the same :D
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Thank you again for stopping by! If you have any questions or want to reach out, feel free to contact me! :D
You can also find me on Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Goodreads.
You can also find me on Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Goodreads.
What I've been up to!
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Me at SCBWI Events!
SCBWI Southern Breeze Writer's Conference - Spring 2023
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Enjoying a lunch with fellow authors during an SCBWI event! I'm on the front left in the shades, ha. Summer 2023
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SCBWI Middle Grade Retreat at Gulf Shores - Fall 2023
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My Pets
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