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I am a native of Greenville, NC.  My grandfather, the storyteller in the family, inspired me to become a writer by his captivating tales. When I was a child, I remember entertaining my family by recording my own voice and telling “made up silly stories.” I won my first poetry contest in elementary school and continued to write short stories and plays. Most of my ideas come from my family and life experiences. “I have such a rich family history. . . there’s not enough room for it all on paper.”

I lost my dear husband, Joel Tuck, on November 11, 2014, after 18 years of marriage and 22 years of friendship. Joel was a loving husband, father, and friend. He is deeply missed.

Joel was a native of Philadelphia, PA. He joined me in writing in 2005 when he became the voice behind "Sheldon". He studied various writing styles and techniques and provided essential ideas for character and plot development.

He was the "fire" behind my writing.