We all have a past.  I am here for the future. 

My writing may have been born out of cold unforgiving darkness, but I stand here today in spite of all the turmoil with clear understanding. 

Every piece of my past, even what was broken or hard to bear, helped bring me to where I am today. 

I accept the scared little girl without judgment and support her through the shroud. 

I embrace the Jordanian American with open arms. 

I honor the State Trooper who desperately loved her career but was plagued by a medical condition caused by her childhood. 

And I cheer for the former elite athlete sidelined by injury. 

All of these paths no matter how difficult led me right back here to share my passion with you. For a time living in the words of my imagination was enough because it provided a safe place for me to disappear within my dreams. 

Now, having realized the dreams of my imagination can become reality and that my worlds can help other people escape the darkness in theirs…

I have stepped into the dawn. 

Writing has always been the light that has shined brightly each and every day in my life without fail.  A beacon shining like the rising sun, its warm amber rays guiding me to my dreams. 

Today those dreams have become reality. 

Writing shielded me when I needed it, supported me when no once else did, and has transformed me from the scared little girl I was to the strong independent woman I am today.  And when my darkness threatens to creep in and overtake me, I am now armed with not only the words I could never say, but the confidence and strength to use the voice that will no longer be silenced.

I’m happy you’re here.  Come, let me share with you the words that have carried me into the light of the rest of my life.