A. My life would be boring if there were no challenges. I've been called a romantic, and I'm a dreamer. One of my dreams were to become a writer, and I challenged it. I'm also a person with self-confidence. If I want to do something I won't take no for an answer.

A. When I write a book I think of a theme and a character, and write a story around it. After thinking of a story for a few days, I came up with June In Winter, and the story just came out of the blue.

A. Tracey lost her husband in June, which was the winter of her life. After I was half way through my story, I decided to write it from June to June of the next year. That's how I decided on June In Winter, and my editor loved it.

A. I chose California because it's where I live. I have a closed friend that lives in Mississippi.

A. I wanted to betray Tracey as a strong woman, but vulnerable, and I decided to use Tracey for it.

A. I hadn't though of Robin's situation in the beginning of the book. But I though it would be a refreshing twist, and the rest took over as I wrote it.

A. I wanted Aunt Flora to be more than just someone for Tracey and Robin. So I gave her a life to live of her own and companionship to spice it up.

A. I started writing my self-published novel Something In Common in 1997, and it was release in 1999.

A. I am currently working on my first anthology with two other writers. And my next novel title First Wives Finish Last will be published in March 2005.

A. In the beginning of June In Winter, Tracey's experience was portrayed in a time in her life where she was deflated of any hope of a loving future and trust. But as she forged ahead, she found that there were a second chance for love, and to believe in someone that she loved. I hope readers would get the message and not give up. Be strong and believe that you can be loved and respected.