Short Bio:
                
                    My writing career began in the wake of a tragedy.  I earned a B.S. from Oregon State University,  took writing classes,  attended writers' conferences and graduated from Dale Carnegie's public speaking course.  I published two books,  one fiction,  one nonfiction through regular publishers.  The nonfiction won the Santa Barbara Writer's Conference Award for Excellence in Writing.  I also published numerous articles.  I am a career writer and also an artist.  I have a website created to promote my works.
Until I know the workings of this site,  my real name and website will not be displayed.  I've made the mistake of revealing myself too soon on other sites.