I was born and raised in a small town in SW Missouri where I continue to reside. I am married and have 2 sons. Family is a very important part of my life. I am a registered nurse graduating with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. My first book Jeremiah Jambalaya was written after I had told my youngest son about these characters that I had in my head that I thought would make for a cool cartoon series. Not having any idea how to pitch the idea he recommended that I write a story using the characters. Writing is something that I am definitely new at and have come to enjoy. When not working or writing I enjoy traveling, photography, cooking, and hiking. I hope to continue writing and sharing different characters and stories with the world.