I am a mother of three, a recovering addict, I have a master's degree in counseling, I have 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a python. I come from generations of talented strong independent women. My grandmother has published over a dozen novels and many more books of poetry. She was an English professor at the University of Windsor and an editor (she edits all of my work). She is my idol. Who am I? I am a woman with an intense past that has made me the person I am today. I have written two books and I am working on my third, I have many short stories and articles and I am starting to put together a portfolio to help me get published.