This inspired creative writer, poet, blogger, self-published author, aspiring novelist, enduring mate and hard-working, savagely protective mom is continuously working on short stories, chapbooks, greeting cards, novels, children's stories and a boatload of other innovative ideas waiting to be introduced.

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I wrote my first winning poem in third grade, Bored to Death.  The inspiration came as I was walking to school one morning and remembered a writing assignment was due that day and I had nothing.  Looking over at a billboard on the side of a candy store, I saw the question: Bored to Death? And I made up a poem on the way about a girl who died in class because she was bored to death.  I thought it was stupid and tossed it in the trash.  My teacher, Ms. Phillips, pulled it out, entered me into a writing contest and I won!  A third grader against students up to high school levels!  Very cool!  I cannot remember when I did not love to write or did not use this creative outlet to survive all the emotions of adolescence and adult drama.

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So, yes, I knew from grade school that writing was something I was good at. Reading a book a day throughout high school helped develop my differing styles and interests, as well as build my vocabulary.  I learned a lot of words! I sold my first idea to Hallmark Cards when I was only sixteen.  They showed interest in me writing as a staff member but the idea fizzled after revealing my age! 

While it was only more recently that I began to study the various types of poetry, that form of creative expression has been my greatest passion for a good forty years. I also have a keen interest in storytelling and playwriting.

I cannot define myself into a particular category.  I prefer free expression, allowing the verse to develop at will without confining by rhyme, meter or haiku. I like to experiment with various styles and techniques finding new, creative ways to come up with something fresh and original.

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I appreciate your visit and your interest in my literary journey