I’m the youngest of three children. My brothers would tell you that I was spoiled as a child, but I would tell you that I wasn’t allowed to do many things because I was the youngest, a female, and petite.

After high school, I achieved a Social Work diploma, but ultimately decided I was neither patient nor worldly enough to guide others, so I obtained two Computer Networking diplomas and several certifications. I worked a short stint on the Ministry of Corrections help desk before taking a position as a computer technician at the local police station. Technician work was okay, but I felt like there was more I could be doing with my life, so I enrolled in Business at Nipissing University and left with a degree specializing in Technology Management.

Since then I’ve done project management and process improvement work in rail, telecommunications, and the print/e-publishing sectors. The rail and telecommunication company I worked at underwent a partial divestment, which led me to relocate to Ottawa.

Four years into my life in the National Capital Region, I was restructured out of my job and it turned out to be a blessing. I went back to school for a bit since I didn’t fit the job market at that moment. I studied Screen Writing at Algonquin College. Somehow, I survived the strike that year and graduated with honors. I’ve met some really wonderful people through that alumni group.

Currently, I work as a sourcing specialist. Contracts, amendments, emails, and purchase orders regularly feature in my day job. I’m also doing some writing related volunteer work.

My passions are fiction writing, music, and softball. I draw on my experiences in my writing and I’ve had a lot of hobbies over the years including roller derby, martial arts, crafting, film, and gaming.

I’m currently working on my first novel and an anthology.