Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, I made a bold move to Norway in 1998. I went only for my grandfather's eightieth birthday (or so I thought), but when my aunt had found me a job opportunity I ended up staying and never used my return ticket. It was a time of broadening my abilities and self discovery as well as getting in touch with my Norwegian roots. After learning the complex Norwegian language I finally was able to communicate with my aged grandfather and grew truly close to him for the last few years of his life. After his death in 2006 I then followed my mother's advise and returned to the states to complete my education. 

         During my six years back in my native USA I finished my education and then was present when my mother unexpectedly was diagnosed with breast cancer. Though this was the most painful episode in my entire life I was very grateful to be able to live in Hawaii together with my parents for my mother's last few years of life. Then March 1st, 2012 my beautiful mother and namesake lost her battle and went home to be with the Lord.

         Now, after finally achieving both a teaching credential and a Masters in Education, plus seeing my father remarried to a wonderful Christian woman, I have returned to my beloved Norway; the land of my late mother's birth and home of my heart. This magical land of northern lights and arctic nature was where the muse of writing first met me and where I now make my home for the remainder of my days. I am eager to see what wonderful new adventures await me here and what works of writing and art will be born from them!