Dear Reader, 

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I’m excited to share my passion for literature with you and strive to tackle humanistic stories that touch the heart and push boundaries. My contemporary stories span from deeply moving family sagas, crime-suspense, romance, comedy-drama, to young adult fiction.  My characters’ stories are inspired by true-to-life scenarios that spark conversation and challenge worldviews.​

 

I adapted my novel, Sense of Love, for stage. Sense of Love debuted at the La Jolla Playhouse, Mandell Weiss Forum in 2022. Watching Pat and Steve's turbulent love story unfold in real time with an audience was exhilarating! 

 

I recently expanded my credentials by becoming a producer and filmmaker, establishing Twenty-Odd Production. My documentary examining sex-trafficking in America is in post-production. I honestly love film making and might have a knack for it. Learn more: https://www.twentyoddproduction.com/

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A history zealot, I am currently penning a compelling short story book rooted in Black American history. In 2018, I founded 1619 National Celebration of Black Women, a non-profit organization that honors women of African descent for their extraordinary contributions in building America. For more information, visit https://www.1619nationalcelebrationofblackwomen.com/

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As a Psychotherapist, I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas Southern University and a master’s degree in social work from San Diego State University.

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 Aside from novel writing,  filming, and stage plays, I've protected children from abuse, counseled youth, reunified families, and worked as an Adjunct Humanities Professor for Springfield College for nine years.

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​​Currently, I reside in Southern California. Together, my husband and I raised two amazing, talented, successful, self-driven children.

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