I’m the author of DON'T ASK, DON'T FOLLOW,  a domestic thriller, the Silver Falchion Finalist and Ippy Silver Award-winning HIDDEN PIECES and Silver Falchion Finalist, Foreword Indie Finalist, and Ippy Bronze Award-winning DEADLY TIDES in the Misty Pines mystery series featuring small-town Sheriff Jax Turner. In addition, I'm the author of the PI Kelly Pruett mystery series, which was a Shamus and CLUE Finalist and nominated for a Lefty, Agatha & Anthony for best debut. My short stories have appeared in Woman’s World and in the anthology Peace, Love and Crime.

For years, I worked as a legal secretary, giving me a front-row seat to the legal maneuverings that took place every day. I loved the unfolding of a case from the first documents being run to the courthouse to preparing for trial. That love is one of many reasons I gravitated to writing mystery and suspense.

And yes, I’m that person that actually gets excited when called for jury duty.

The legal system is an incredible lens by which to see what makes people tick. This is what I infused into my novels, along with characters striving to overcome significant odds to find meaning and purpose in this crazy world. I mean, aren’t we all?

I've been writing since I was in my thirties, but when I celebrated my 50^th birthday not so long ago, that was a pivot point. It’s when I realized it was time to double down. That’s where this part of my story begins with my latest novels.

When I’m not at home in Washington, you can find me on a beach in Hawaii where I recharge with my husband of 34 years. But even under the palm trees and blazing sun, I’m plotting my next murder—novel that is.