this is ME.

I am a small town, socially awkward and often anxious author and artist who found unshakeable security and hope in 1998 when I surrendered my fears and my heart to Jesus Christ.

I’ve always been creative, spending my childhood telling fantastical stories that allowed me to escape reality for a while. Because my heart and mind have always been bent toward words and creativity, I am naturally bad at math. That means I spent over thirty years in the finance industry as a bank manager and securities trader.

Now in my 50’s I have the privilege of returning to my creative roots and spend my days making up stories and creating the kind of art I hope others find as entertaining as I do. My greatest wish as an author is that my stories will be a vehicle to share the hope and courage I found through my faith with others.

I live in small town Ohio with my husband of almost 30 years and a chaotic Akita named Hugo. Robert and I enjoy going on long cruises, taking motorcycle rides along side roads and back roads, and cheering for our favorite professional hockey teams.

Risen Fiction Publishing is the publishing imprint for all of my novels.