I'm focused on telling raw, high-stakes stories about the complexities of human survival, family volatility, and resilience.
Holding an MFA in Creative Writing, I avoid unnecessary fluff, focusing instead on lean, visceral imagery and psychological realism that firmly grounds the reader in the scene.
My writing is deeply informed by a varied past—including time spent as a corporate fraud investigator, certified forensic interviewer, and police officer—which instilled in me a sharp, observant eye for human behavior, hidden truth, and tension.
Today, I balance my writing with my work as a special education teacher, a role rooted in advocacy, empathy, and understanding the deep layers of the human condition, and as a foster parent.
My work has been recognized by the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation (STK) Writers' Residency fellowship, and I regularly contribute arts and theatrical critiques as a regional reviewer for Broadway World.
Whether exploring childhood displacement in foster care or the quiet endurance of everyday survival, I write to find the unforgettable, stark truths beneath the surface.
