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When you have more than one child there is always that question that suddenly goes around. "Who's your favorite child?" As a parent you can't pick a favorite as each child is unique in their own way. I have two children and I always tell them, "Ah. You're my favorite oldest child." "Yup, you are my favorite youngest child." They are both amazing in their own ways. As an author you also have "children" as each character you create is like your child. I love each of my characte

Back in 2005, out of high school and just getting into college, I started my first novel - Where Will You Go - At the time I had a character (which turned into a billion characters) and a concept. No title, no clue what I was going to even call it or how it was going to turn out. One day while writing I heard a song by Evanescence. It was called Where Will You Go. It was a beautiful song, haunting and fit the theme of the novel perfectly. I listened to it over and over and lo

Hello! I've told you a lot about my writing, but not much about me. So, let's get to know me. Here are 10 things you (maybe) didn't know about me. Ten: I live in Michigan. I haven't always lived in Michigan, but I do currently. I've actually lived in five different cities in Michigan throughout my life. I've also lived in Indiana, West Virginia, and California. Nine: I work with children and families. I knew at a young age I wanted to work with children. A practically raised