Why Work With Me?

As an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, I have been thoroughly trained to help writers bring their stories to life. Click on the link to learn more about the highly reputable Book Coach Certification Program I completed in order to help writers bring forth their best work.

In addition to being a huge book lover, I write and actively participate in several writing communities, including the SCBWI, 12x12 Picture Book Challenge, and WFWA. While in academia, I published several articles in academic journals. I have the goal of traditionally publishing my works of fiction.

A word about my background in math and music…

I have a B.S. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in applied and interdisciplinary mathematics. (My doctoral dissertation was written in the field of mathematical biology). During my six years of graduate school at the University of Michigan, I taught pre-calculus and calculus classes. Upon completing my degree, I remained at the university and worked for two years as a course coordinator, continuing to teach students while also guiding instructors on how to teach pre-calculus and calculus.

I also have a B.A. in music, and my focused area of study was in music theory and composition. I’ve played the piano since I was 5 years old, and I continue to play regularly. I enjoy playing classical music for my own enjoyment (Beethoven and Chopin are favorites), and I love playing contemporary worship music with my church’s praise team.

My mathematical background developed my logical skills and argumentative reasoning. I have a knack for organizing ideas and finding underlying themes. My teaching experience taught me how to adapt concepts to an individual’s needs and personality. My musical training informed my understanding of what it means to live a creative life. I use these superpowers to work for you!

Random Fun Facts

I was a three-sport athlete in high school (volleyball, soccer, and basketball), played volleyball on my liberal arts college team, and coached high school volleyball for seven years. I love watching many sports on TV, my favorites being Michigan football, women’s collegiate volleyball, ice hockey, and soccer.

I love film scores. I once dated a guy whose CD collection (remember CDs?) of movie and TV scores rivaled my own. Reader, I married him.

I’m a big fan of personality frameworks. I’m an INTP, 3w4, Upholder, with Learner-Achiever-Input-Focus-Significance strengths, and although Hermione is my book BFF, I would be sorted as a Ravenclaw.

When I was a kid and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I told them four things: a teacher, a piano player, a writer, and a chef. Well, I currently homeschool my kids, play the piano while working as the worship director for our church, and write picture books and novels. And while Le Cordon Bleu won’t be calling me any time soon, I make homemade pizza for my family every Saturday night.