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I love art. Theater. Dance. Music. I love creative expression, in all its forms. I myself am a multi-disciplinary artist -- I write, paint, crochet, and make jewelry and notecards. I also sing (though I haven't done that in front of an audience in a long time). And there's likely something I'm forgetting! Like my logo, I have many balls in the air at all times!
I have been writing since I was seven years old, and have won several awards.
Over 35 of my poems and 2 of my short stories have been published in various literary magazines.
I have been making cards and jewelry since high school. I learned to crochet when I was five, and over the years have created numerous Christmas ornaments, afghans and doilies, and my current project is making scarves. I have exhibited in a few Art Shows over the years.
A new passion is painting (studio wall is shown, middle, above). I first picked up a paintbrush in February of 2003. I always wanted to paint, but for some reason, probably because I mostly identified myself as a "writer", I didn't think I could. I was talking with a friend of mine, a graphic designer, who thought I was crazy to think I couldn't paint! He dragged me to the nearest art store, helped me pick out brushes, canvas and acrylics, then watched as I sputtered my way -- scared witless -- through my first painting. I owe him -- and his great aunt Edna, who taught him that he could be an artist -- a debt of gratitude I can never repay.
I am the co-founder and member of the Ozark Writers' Block in Harrison. I am a former member of the Georgia Writers Association and Pinckneyville Writer's Group. I am also the founder of ArtWitches, a group of female artists who exhibit together.
I received my master of arts in communications (cum laude) from Georgia State University and my bachelor of arts degree in communications (cum laude) from Berry College in Mt. Berry, Ga. I have worked in marketing and public relations since 1987.
I currently live on four acres in rural Arkansas with my husband.
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