I am writer and author of juvenile fiction who likes to work in the garden. I am an artist and work in a variety of mediums and subjects. I have always been an avid reader since early childhood. I could always visualize characters and scenery in books I read and hope to bring my book characters to life for readers. Growing up in a rural area helped develop my imagination and taught me to appreciate the beauty around me. Some of my favorite authors are L.M Montgomery, Patrick Taylor, J.K Rowling, Nora Roberts, Kate Morris, Sara Donati, Phillipppa Carr and Daniel Steel.