I’ve always been a voracious reader, even during childhood so no one was surprised when I majored in English, although writing was a secret passion. While growing up in rural Michigan, I rarely had to look outside my large extended family for entertainment. My younger sister and I would frequently quip, “We’re putting that in our book.” She’s a hoot and I really have to thank her for jump-starting my writing. Six years ago, we tossed around topics for a book we planned to co-write and spent hours brainstorming ideas, even setting deadlines. A typical first born and total control freak, I finished long before the deadline and waited. And waited! And waited. She’s my baby sister. Need I say more! Smartly, I continued writing. Three manuscripts later, my long-suffering husband of twenty-six years encouraged me to self publish. After doing an exhaustive Internet search for self-publishers, we contacted WestBow Press. A total publishing novice, my hand was gently held. I owe the WestBow Press staff a heartfelt thank you and a double hand salute for making my dream, an awesome reality! Its team of professionals helped me create a wonderful product that I’m honored to promote and share. Being encouraged to have my novel reviewed by KIRKUS REVIEWS and receiving third party approval has only intensified my enthusiasm.

Excitedly, my first novel From Faith To Faith arrived in early August and contains two novellas set in rural southwestern Michigan. In both stories, readers are introduced to characters dealing with sin, others seeking redemption and those who’ve acknowledged God’s lordship in their lives. I have fond Midwestern memories and in my youth, attended a wonderful Community Church. The pastors are now deceased. Thus, I created Indigo Beach a fictional town also located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and fictional, New Life Full Gospel Church, pastored by Deon Bradford. Working in lay ministry for many years, I’ve come to understand that God isn’t looking for perfection, but rather obedience, which is far greater than sacrifice, as 1 Samuel 15:22 states. I have also come to realize that He does not call the qualified, but rather qualifies the called. My spiritual journey is ever changing. And trust me, God has a keen sense of humor. On January 19, 2014 my husband and I are being ordained in ministry. Never saw that one coming! Writing Faith Based fiction is my ministry. Look at God!