I always dreamed of writing a novel, a desire born from my love of reading science fiction and fantasy. But my dream took a back seat while I carved out a living as a high-tech sales and marketing manager.
My first attempts at writing fantasy left a lot to be desired. But storylines and plots continued to jell in my head even as I read bedtime stories to my young daughter each night. After she fell asleep, I would sit at my desk and pound out another page, a paragraph, or, on some nights when the words wouldn’t flow, maybe a sentence or two. But I never gave up on my dream.
Over time, I began to draw story ideas from my job, intrigued at how technology could be used for both good and ill. “What if…” was a thought that persisted and found its way into my writing.
I knew I would always regret not finishing what I had started earlier in life. So, after leaving a tech company, I decided to write full-time and finally polish the story I had always wanted to tell. The result is Elthea’s Realm, my debut novel.
I write about magical places that have roots in the real world. My characters are unlikely heroes who struggle with frailties and imperfections as they face malevolent forces. I’m writing the next book in The Story of Elthea’s Realm series.
I make my home in the lovely state of Massachusetts, as I have throughout my life.