Who I Am...

     Some of the first stories I ever created were with my Mom during early morning, long rides to school in South Carolina. Every patron of the road that we passed while in the car, had a name and a back story. Brillo Head waiting patiently at the bus stop, rain or shine, The Statue, standing vigil in his front yard in his old aluminum lawn chair, The Sweet family that began the day together every morning with their breakfast room windows thrown open to greet the day, they became my friends and in a sense the first characters I ever developed.


      I have always had a wild imagination and occasional delusions of grandeur. I have used my creativity for the past 10 years in my work as an interior designer and owner of a construction company, but once I conjured up Abby, the heroine of my current work in progress, I knew she needed to live out her story on paper. Her extraordinary tale is the first in a 6 book series, Forever Charleston. With dresses that twirl and so much southern charm you’ll need a mint julep, this Historical Romance series is set in Charleston, South Carolina in the late 1700’s.

A Matter of Time

A “Forever Charleston” Novel

     Alexander Darby, second son to the Marquess of Rosewood, never expected to be forced to leave England. Now fighting for the survival of his family and his land in South Carolina, he finds himself faced with another unexpected turn, an intense curiosity about the mysterious household governess. As her identity begins to unravel so does his desire to send her safely away. Out of the turmoil of his life will he find love or yet another loss?
     Abigail M. Rhode was drawn to Charleston South Carolina for its charm and history when searching for a fresh start after college. Little did she know that she would get thrown into the history she idealized for its beauty. Now she has to find her way back to the life she knew while surviving under the guise of governess to a set of impetuous twin girls. Their guardian proves to be her greatest challenge in secret keeping and returning home. Will they find a love that transcends time?



     I live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and 2 year old son. I’m a member of Romance Writers of America and its local chapter, Carolina Romance Writers. When I’m not submerged in the lives of characters living in the late 1700’s, I’m acquiring building permits, ordering floor tile and chasing my little boy around the house. I hope you enjoy my blog about my daily life in pursuit of a life on the M shelf.