Like any working mother, I have to balance and manage my time very carefully. My children and husband come first, of course, then my work.

I wanted to show young people that taking a stand can be done by simply standing firm in your convictions.

The blues have hope wrapped inside them.

I'm a true opera buff. Operas make the best stories.

Like any working mother, I have to balance and manage my time very carefully. My children and husband come first, of course, then my work.

One of the challenges of wearing so many hats, is that I love each and every one of them!

The best advice I can give to any aspiring author is to write every single day. Work at the craft of writing. Take it seriously.