It all began in 1995 when a most beloved grandmother showed me the six-part series Pride and Prejudice, inspired by Jane Austen’s famous novel of the same name. In watching this wonderful series, I developed a deep-seated love of historical women and their lives. When I was old enough, I started reading through all of Austen’s novels and they inspired me to try my own hand at writing.

During my college years, I had the opportunity to volunteer at an 1830s living history museum. It was there that I developed a passion for women’s history. By dressing in the clothing of the time period and conducting in-depth research, I was immersed in the world of the early nineteenth century.

Eventually I went for my Masters and completed a thesis focused principally on the writings of an American president’s favorite granddaughter, especially an 1830s diary she kept in England. Since then I have continued to do research on women in history.

My first short story “Marie-Thérèse Remembers,” was published in Alternate Endings: A Short Story Anthology of Historical What Ifs in November 2022. I am also currently working on writing my first novel, a time travel story set in 18th century France.

As an author, my motto is from Psalm 113: "Non nobis, Domine, non nobis sed tuo da gloriam" or "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to thy name give the glory."

I live in beautiful coastal New Jersey with my family. In my free time, I love to read, research history, walk in nature, and enjoy a good cup of tea.