I graduated from Syracuse University in 1988, with dual degrees in journalism and English, and promptly moved to Los Angeles, where I got a job as a beat reporter for a community newspaper. Before long I got sucked into the vortex of the entertainment industry, and I wrote for TV Guide, The Hollywood Reporter, and other entertainment publications.

Let’s see. Then I got married, had two sons, and ended up in Kansas. I now write mainly for children. I’m the author of five books, and have written for various children’s magazines, as well.

I’m a member of Heartland Writers for Kids and Teens, a group of children’s writers who live in the Kansas City area. Check out the website to learn more about us: www.heartlandwriters.com. I’m also a member of NETWO (Northeast Texas Writers Organization). I don’t live in Texas, but this group puts on a fabulous annual conference, so joining was a good idea. Check them out at: www.netwo.org.