First and foremost, she is a mother, daughter, sister, and friend, as many of us are. When she’s not playing dinosaurs or Transformers with her son, she’s working on her next story idea, daydreaming about characters, or simply reading a book or crocheting. Her guilty pleasures include listening to the Backstreet Boys and watching reruns of Gilmore Girls over and over.

She has a soft spot for all things furry and four-legged, but her two cats hold a special place in her heart. They’re endlessly spoiled and cuddled. Being an introvert, she’s happy to be with her son and her cats, a couple of close friends, or at her computer most days.