I grew up in a quaint coastal town in Florida. When I wasn’t running through creeks and orange groves with my three brothers, I was putting on skits and dance routines, scratching down poems in my journal, and pretending a British accent everywhere I went. Through high school and early adulthood, my life continued to be immersed in the arts; while creative avenues provided depth, purpose, community, and even solace, they left me hungering for something more.

After finishing my English degree at USF, I headed for New York City to pursue an artistic life. It was there that my lifelong search for truth and beauty finally led me to God, Maker of makers. My husband and I began our family, and after twelve years in the City, we moved our four children to Tampa. My family continues to be the deepest joy and greatest creative endeavor of my life. I also nurture a keen love of the natural world, often traveling to rivers and oceans, forests and mountains. Most recently, I had the privilege of wandering with fellow pilgrims along St. Cuthbert's Trail in Scotland and attending The School of Myth on the edge of England's Dartmoor Forest.

I am excited to release my debut book of poetry, Alchemy of Praise, published by V3 Press, The title is derived from the transformations and revelations that come through a life of intimacy with the Creator and his creation, as well as poetry’s power to transform. In the fall, I will be releasing my first picture book. Please check out our poetry podcast on LABthepodcast and thanks for stopping by!