I write mystery/suspense novels for both adults and young adults. I also dabble in action adventure screenwriting (especially if it has anything to do with Egyptian archeology) and fantasy fanfiction (specifically about World of Warcraft).

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Theatre Arts, and I highly suggest that all writers should take at least one course in Directing because it really teaches you about character motivation, dialogue subtext, raising the stakes, and describing your character through actions and mannerisms.

I also have an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University, where I concentrated in Writing for Young People.

Beyond that, I have studied screenwriting from UCLA Extension, I am a licensed secondary English teacher grades 8-12, and I’m a member of the Sisters in Crime national and New England organizations.

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