I grew up in a small town in southern Maine, about an hour north of Boston, and had a childhood that was wonderful in all the ways that matter. My parents are in full-time Christian ministry, so even though we didn’t have a lot of “extras” growing up, we valued what we had and saw firsthand what it means to invest in things of eternal significance. I’m so grateful that God gave me humble, loving, self-sacrificing parents who taught us to love God and put Him first, above all else.
I grew up devouring every mystery I could find and still love everything from cozies to political thrillers. In high school it was Russian lit, where I learned about symbolism and first discovered the power of using words to show rather than tell. In college it was every other lit—Irish, British, women’s… Now I read a good deal of Christian publishing, and again it’s a wide range. If it’s good writing, count me in!
I graduated from Gordon College in Massachusetts with degrees in English Language & Literature as well as Biblical Studies. I’ve earned my living as a professional wedding photographer, high school English teacher, newspaper copy editor, piano teacher, and women’s self-defense instructor. And now I can officially add author to that list! My first book, Picture Perfect, released March 2 from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. A dream come true!
I’m married to an amazing guy, the inspiration for my storybook heroes and my biggest cheerleader on this publication journey. The best thing that ever happened to me was walking into a coffee shop one morning and walking out, leaving my heart with the fine-looking barrista working behind the counter. My husband Jason is the inspiration for my storybook heroes and my biggest cheerleader on this writing journey. We are blessed with a teenage son, two cats, and a dog named Boomer.
I grew up devouring every mystery I could find and still love everything from cozies to political thrillers. In high school it was Russian lit, where I learned about symbolism and first discovered the power of using words to show rather than tell. In college it was every other lit—Irish, British, women’s… Now I read a good deal of Christian publishing, and again it’s a wide range. If it’s good writing, count me in!
I graduated from Gordon College in Massachusetts with degrees in English Language & Literature as well as Biblical Studies. I’ve earned my living as a professional wedding photographer, high school English teacher, newspaper copy editor, piano teacher, and women’s self-defense instructor. And now I can officially add author to that list! My first book, Picture Perfect, released March 2 from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. A dream come true!
I’m married to an amazing guy, the inspiration for my storybook heroes and my biggest cheerleader on this publication journey. The best thing that ever happened to me was walking into a coffee shop one morning and walking out, leaving my heart with the fine-looking barrista working behind the counter. My husband Jason is the inspiration for my storybook heroes and my biggest cheerleader on this writing journey. We are blessed with a teenage son, two cats, and a dog named Boomer.
