"I am an award winning writer and have been published in a number of magazines. Additionally, I wrote an op-ed column for my local newspaper. I have been published in magazines such as The Spectrum, Imperfect Parent and Hard Boiled in formats ranging from op-ed to fiction short stories.

I am a certified Lau Bach Literacy Tutor, having trained at the East Texas Literacy Council.

I have won a Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Award and A Texas Junior College Journalism Association award for op-ed and column writing.

I have an AAS in Legal Affairs and am a Trained Hostage Negotiator and also a Texas State Certified Mediator.

I look forward to working with anyone needing help in these areas. Thank you." less...