A long time ago in a land far away, I used to share a room with my sister and every time I got sent to bed early I'd tell her stories. I'd offer three random titles and then make up a story on the spot, using the chosen title as a guide. Later, after leaving the occasionally enchanting land of childhood, I began to write stories down. And so the journey began...culminating at last in West of Paradise, my first published work. Currently I'm working on a YA Paranormal inspired by Milton's Paradise Lost. I live Newcastle, Maine, twin village to Damariscotta, with my exceptionally handsome but not terribly bright lab, Jonah, and four spoiled cats. You can often find me on my blog where I talk about a variety of subjects, including writing, zombies, Skyrim, books, birds, and history.