They say everyone has a story to tell. I wrote my first childish “masterpiece” at six and was immediately bitten by the writing bug. Since then, I’ve been composing nonstop, and have dabbled in multiple genres over the years, writing everything from fantasy, westerns, and horror to inspirational fiction, romance, and sci-fi.

It took me a while to find my niche, but I’ve settled comfortably into the mystery/suspense genre (though I still stray into small town dramas and even tales of the Old West). I have a passion for folklore, myth, and urban legends and that attraction often factors into my writing. You’ll find threads of archaic tales, cryptids, and mysterious places woven throughout many of my novels.

Professionally, I am a member of the International Thriller Writers, and a past president of the Central Pennsylvania Writer’s Organization.

If I’m not camped out at my keyboard or have my nose buried in a book, I’m likely looking up blurry images of cryptids on Google, sorting through vintage photographs, or imagining life as a cat. In closing, I leave you with:

12 Weird and Stupid Facts about Me

1. My favorite number is 12. Surprised aren’t you?
2. Although I only have one cat (Raven), I suffer from OCD—Obsessive Cat Disorder
3. I saw a UFO when I was 6 (don’t laugh!)
4. I love reading and studying the Bible
5. I’ve taken two trips in search of the legendary Mothman
6. I’m passionate about folklore, urban legends, and cryptozoology
7. If I had a superpower, I’d choose the ability to fly
8. I have a bizarre fear of bears
9. I like exploring old graveyards and thinking of the lives those before us led
10. I’m fascinated by American history and earth sciences
11. My favorite color is blue
12. As riveting as they are, these facts are subject to change