I'm proof that it's never too late to change your life.

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I've always  dreamed of being a writer. My family thought it sounded frivolous and unattainable, so I chose the responsible route. A solid, safe career. When I turned twenty-five, I sat down to write my first novel. I saved the manuscript to my computer and never spoke of it again. Who was I to think I could be a writer?

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After working for over a decade as a physical therapist, I found myself at forty with a bunch of degrees, two little kids, and major burnout. I took some time off to focus on being a mom and breathe into the moment of my life.

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That story started nudging me, fifteen years after I shelved it. That's one great thing about being forty, you care less about making excuses. I started writing again, and it was exhilarating. Every morning in the dark, every naptime, I wrote. I didn't know what I was doing, but I knew that I was changed. I finally found the courage to be a writer. Or it found me.  

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All my stories explore the journey of women, found family, and first love. I blend history, adventure, and romance into fast-paced stories with unexpected twists. I believe in strong, unapologetic protagonists who dare to leave their mark on history.

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Born a California girl, I now live in Bend, Oregon where I can be found hiking and enjoying the amazing trails of the Pacific Northwest. I live with my husband, two children, and three dogs, sharing the love of Oregon and finding inspiration in the world around me.  

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I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I love writing them.

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