Most writers wanted to write from a young age or penned stories as children. Not me. Writing never entered my mind until well into adulthood.

I studied engineering chemistry and economics, taking only the required writing classes. But as an avid reader of Christian fiction, I began noticing the structure and elements of story. I thought, I could do this. Story design made sense to me. It was a little like computer program design or financial modeling—although, thankfully, my stories don’t resemble either one.

Then I discovered how much I didn’t know. I studied writing for fourteen years before landing a publishing contract—classes, conferences, critique groups, and a great deal of practice. With career, family, and life, I considered quitting many times.

But God called me to write. I often stare at a blank page asking Him what to put there. For me, writing is a dance with the Creator. Somewhere along the way, nothing becomes something, and it amazes me every time.

Everything I’ve written has moved me another step along the journey. My hope is that the finished stories serve you in some way—through entertainment, encouragement, or a deeper understanding of God.