I was born and raised in New Jersey in a very close-knit family. For most of my childhood, we lived within walking distance of both sets of grandparents and saw them almost every day. I majored in Education in college and taught middle school for four years before I decided to go to law school. I practiced law until 2012 as an in-house Litigation Counsel for a large corporation. At that time, I decided to embrace my creative side and switched my focus from trials to oil painting and fiction writing, and I never looked back. My husband and I currently split our time between the sandy beaches of the New Jersey shore and the rolling hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut, and enjoy both very much. I love to share my stories and hear from readers, so don't hesitate to contact me!