A Virginian by birth, I have lived, studied, and worked in eight states and in Switzerland, Germany, and Mexico. Maryland has been my home since moving here from Missouri in 2005. Writing has been a part of my careers as educator and attorney but only recently have I put my hand to "creative" writing. Several of my poems have been published. A short story for adult readers is looking for publication. A children's picture book story is nearing completion and ready to seek publication and just behind it is a series of similar stories in the rough draft phase. Looming over it all in process is a novel for adult readers.