I was raised in Eastern North Carolina—running through fields, forests, streams, and swamps from the time I could tie my own sneakers.
Living a few miles outside a small southern town, I grew and became superhero, spy, time-traveler, bionic, and jedi.
I discovered books that keep you turning pages (Choose Your Own Adventure), stories that ignite imagination (The Dark is Rising), and settings & characters where ambiance and deep meaning combine (The Witch of Blackbird Pond).
It was during my ninth-grade English class that I wrote my first story. I’ve since forgotten what that story was about, but I remember how crafting the story made me feel—I fell in love with writing.
I moved to college and spent two years in pre-med. After a skirmish with Organic Chemistry, I changed course and completed my Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing.
