I always loved to write but had never felt compelled to do so until 1995 at the age of 52. While working at a trade show in Hanover, Germany, I conversed with the security guard of the neighboring exhibit. We talked about our families, life in his country after World War II, and the Germany of today. This Memphis girl never expected to have such a fascinating and unique experience, and I wanted to remember every detail. I secured paper and began my first of many journals. If it happens, I write it. If I contemplate it, I write it. If I find a willing reader, I am honored to share my passion. Through seminars, classes, and critique groups I continue to learn and make new and interesting friends. My first manuscript began as a one-page assignment for my creative writing class. Legacy is still a work in progress, a tale of family rivalry, domestic abuse, mystery, and love. My protagonist and her story have grown in depth and complexity along with the author who created them. I believe that it's never too late to follow your dream. I'm doing it.
