Books have always been my passion, soon after learning to read I started writing. I believed I'd be a romance author until I discovered how much I enjoy killing people and blowing things up. I never knew I had such a dark side. I blame it on my husband and six sons. I am the present Chairperson of the Pamlico Writers’ Group, the oldest writers’ group in eastern North Carolina. I enjoy talking to other authors and sharing my passion for books. I hope to encourage new writers the way others encouraged me. I am also a member of Romance Writers of America holding the rank of PAN (professional author network). I host the Book in a Week challenge each month with my local RWA chapter, the Heart of Carolina and recently accepted the role as VP of Communications. I enjoy writing flawed characters who discover their strength and conquer their greatest fears. I am a suspense writer who likes a little romance and a happy ending. My small town romantic suspense series The Leeward Files and The Harrell Family Chronicles are set in a small North Carolina town similar to my own. I populate the town with familiar faces and personalities. I believe in diverse characters, strong heroines and the heroes confident enough to love and support them. No matter how bad life gets, I believe in hope and that love eases the way.