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If I were Linus in Peanuts, I’d have a book instead of a blanket. I’ve always been a big reader. In fact, my brother used to hide my book when we were little so I’d play with him. I also tried to create my own library and taped little self-made catalog numbers on their spines (Lord knows what system I used. I probably made it up). It took me a rather long time to figure out that, hey, maybe I should try my hand at this fiction writing thing. Now, I can’t seem to stop myself.

One thing I LOVE in the books I read is when it can make me laugh out loud. There's nothing like sitting at a café or restaurant and reading, and then you chuckle out loud (or giggle-snort!). When I started writing, I wanted to make sure my writing could do that for readers too!

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