I was born in and grew up in Southern Indiana, but now live in Southern California. While I was working on a master's degree in theater at Indiana State University, two of my plays were regional finalists in the American College Theater Festival's one-act play competition. One play, "Star Collector," was eventually produced in NYC and the characters became the basis for my book, "The Baffled Beatlemaniac Caper." My book was recently named a Eureka! Award finalist for best first mystery novel. I also have a black belt in tae kwon do and a master's degree in theology. I've worked as an actress, jail chaplain, college writing instructor, tour guide/page for a motion picture studio and for a community newspaper. I'm a member of Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles.My book was inspired by The Beatles, The Monkees and those goofy spy/detective/action-adventure TV shows of the '60s and '70s. Just one more thing--my fave fictional detectives are Sherlock Holmes and Lt. Columbo. I'm presently writing the next book in the series.