I came to writing late. A classic late-bloomer, I started out in banking, hated it with a soul-deep passion, and was happy to stay at home with my kids while they were small. But once they were in school all day, I needed something to keep me sane. My husband suggested I write a book, because I always had my nose deep in one. My head has always been filled with stories and characters. If I didn’t like the end of a book or movie, I rewrote it in my imagination. With my first book, I wrote for sheer enjoyment and became addicted. Thirteen novels later, I write for many reasons. Supporting my family and making my deadlines are two big motivators. But in the end, I write because I love it, and because I can’t stop. I have more stories in my head than I will ever have time to write. Storytelling has become part of me.

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