About

I was born on Long Island, New York on an October afternoon and am the youngest of four, and according to my siblings I am the most spoiled.  Hey, being the baby of the family has it's benefits!  I do believe they had a benefit when they were old enough to stay in NY while I had to move to Pennsylvania with my parents at the age of 13.  The move saw some hard times for me but there has also been plenty to be thankful for - like meeting some people who have become lifelong friends and even the people I've met along the way who proved themselves not worthy of my friendship but taught me valuable life lessons.  More importantly, my husband who I have known for two decades.  Together we brought two active and amazing kids into the world; ages 16 and 12.  I strive to be the best mother I can be but I'm sure I keep screwing it up somehow.

As a kid, I started by filling notebooks with pictures that told a story.  Then the more I learned how to spell words the more I was able to add writings to those notebooks.  First it was a few words, then a complete sentence, then a paragraph, and finally the notebooks filled with all words and no pictures (which is good because I am not an artist).  Imagine my excitement when my father surprised me with my very own typewriter (that was what life was like in the 1980s).  My favorite part of school was getting the chance to write short stories in English class and the teachers always loved them.  My dream has always been to have books published and once I reached the age of 40 I realize it's time.  Now if only I can find the time to sit and get my book idea complete.

I'm also not afraid to admit that I am a Conservative Christian;  loving my country and being in need of the Savior every day.  I have stumbled a lot in my life but with God I have Someone who will always catch me when I fall.

My favorite color is yellow, which is pretty ironic since my first name means "sunrise."  I'm an introvert who enjoys being a homebody but will love any chance I get to spend time with people I love.  Vacations to the beach are also a plus … I'm a Long Island girl, after all!