I used to write stories about the Easter bunny in kindergarten. Next, it was witches. By first grade, I was the only kid in class who could spell “Transylvania” because I was reading Dracula. I’ve always been a bookworm, devouring each Nancy Drew or Goosebumps book in rapid succession as a child. I wrote a few horror stories and mysteries in middle school as well, and then….nothing. I joined concert and marching band and went on to play the saxophone from sixth grade to my fifth year of college. Eventually, I received a certificate from UGA’s Music Business program and began working in promotions radio, at music festivals, and other promotional events.
Still, I never lost my love of reading, and deep down, my love of writing was waiting to resurface. It finally did in 2011 when, after plowing through several mystery series over the summer, I began toying with the idea of a murder mystery set in the music industry. Ten months later, “Murder At Castle Rock” was born, and in September of 2012, my manuscript won the Decatur Book Festival & BookLogix, Inc. writing contest. It was published in April 2013, and I’ve begun my work on what will be the second book in that series.
Check out what’s on my To-Read list!
(I’m always open to new book recommendations!)
