BIO:
First and foremost, I am a wife and momma. But I am also blessed to be an author. I absolutely LOVE what I do! I was a featured author at a Q&A workshop during a local Arts Festival, and am involved in the mentor program at the local college. Music is a HUGE part of my life. I can't imagine a day without it. I love to sing and plunk on the ivory. Which reminds me, I desperately need to restring my guitar... I thoroughly enjoy fishing, camping, riding horses, road trips, video games, hunting, drag racing (yeah, I can hold my own with the big boys), random dancing, puzzles, snuggling on the couch watching a movie, and of course, reading! I never want to stop learning new things. What's next, knife throwing perhaps? After high school I worked full time and put myself through college, earning myself a degree in Computers. The ones and zeroes speak to me. I was later accepted to WSU, where my next degree sits waiting patiently. I currently live in Washington state with my hubby, three amazing boys, three crazy labs, a super sweet ball python named Shakira ('cause her hips don't lie), a guinea pig (which two of us are apparently allergic to), chickens, and a couple tanks of fishies. Yep, never a dull moment at my house! Someone hand me a cold one...
FAVORITE MUSIC:
Depends on my mood. I'm a head to toe country girl, but from classical to R&B, pop to folk, I pretty much love it all. Ray LaMontagne, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Nelly, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pentatonix, Josh Groban, Iron and Wine, Sublime, Jennifer Lopez, Metallica, Nat King Cole... You get the picture. And if I’m in a FFDP kinda mood, you best stay clear. ;o) What I listen to when I'm writing changes depending on the genre of what I'm currently writing.
FAVORITE MOVIES/TV:
Bring on movie nights! I love The Hobbit/LOTR, Pride and Prejudice (the one with Keira Knightley), Gladiator, the Alien Saga, & Hope Floats. I will shamelessly binge-watch CSI-Crime Scene Investigation, Game of Thrones, Supernatural, Heartland, The Witcher (Team Cavill), Yellowstone, & Lucifer, just to name a few. I'm also a hardcore #12, and my house will bring the BOOM! GO HAWKS!
FAVORITE BOOKS:
I have a decent library started, and I really enjoy collecting really old books. I am as eclectic with books as I am with music & movies. I am a huge fan of JRR Tolkien, Clive Cussler, Stephenie Meyer, Patricia Cornwell, J.K. Rowling, Laurell K. Hamilton, Suzanne Collins, Patricia Briggs, George RR Martin, and just recently added to the list - Andrzej Sapkowski. I own almost every one of Stephen King's books - and for those of you familiar with his work, that is a LOT!!! I can get completely wrapped up in a gripping mystery, and turn into a gooey mush ball with a tragic love story.
WHAT I’M READING NOW:
The Chase, by Clive Cussler (Thanks for the tip, Dan!)
MY HEROES:
My Momma - She's stronger than she'll ever know!
My Grampa - I still miss him sooo much!