Writing stories has always been a favorite pastime. Writing novels has always been a dream, which has now come to fruition. My favorite place to write is near the ocean in Northern California or in the middle of the woods. Nature calls to me and I love combining my love for it and my love for writing into the same pastime. Currently, I live in Northern California where I am the Circulation and Technical Services Manager for the library of a small college. I'm not fond of the city, but if you must live in one, this is perfectly situated halfway between the mountains and the ocean.Three boys keep me busy, so finding time to write can be challenging, but it's all worth it.