I wrote my first novel, a spy thriller, at the age of ten, and I've written ever since. In highschool, I won several national, regional and local contests in poetry, short stories, and essays. At university I studied international politics, which seasons many of my stories. Originally from the US, I've lived in several countries around the world, including China and Morocco. Writing and traveling are the two main passions that have driven me over the years. I am currently pursuing publication.