I'm an eclectic soul, vibrant woman, devoted wife, proud parent, seasoned scribe, armchair philosopher, amateur metaphysician, tenacious survivor, life-long student, avid bibliophile, and introvert with eclectic tendencies. I'm happiest at home (NOT in a crowd) writing, reading, watching movies, gaming, and spending time with my husband.

I've been a professional freelance writer, author, and editor since May 1997. Last year I added professional blogger to my creative toolbox. To date, my work has been published hundreds of times in print and online.

Writing under the pen names of Bev Walton~Porter and Star Ferris, I've authored five books, including Sun Signs for Writers, Secrets of the Professional Freelancer, Mending Fences, Hidden Fire, and Shadows of the Soul. I also co-authored The Complete Writer: A Guide To Tapping Your Full Potential.

Finally, I was editor and publisher of the award-winning e-zine for writers, Scribe & Quill, for over 15 years. For more details, visit my websites at http://www.nocturnalmuse.com and http://www.abraxasediting.com.