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Writing has always been at the heart of my life. As an avid reader with a vivid imagination, I often found myself sneaking a library book behind my childhood textbooks—immersing myself in the worlds of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Sherlock Holmes, and any adventure or mystery I could find. I grew up in Texas and have had the privilege of living in the picturesque mountains of New Mexico and the sunny landscapes of Southern and Northern California. Now, I reside in Northern Virginia, where I live with a cat named Gary, and continue to write stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. My writing philosophy is inspired by one of my favorite quotes by E.L. Doctorow: “Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader—not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.”