The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn't find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, Mom, stop whining! If you haven't a book to read, then write one. Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I've been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since. Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children's stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way. I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.