I love to write. That’s pretty much all I do. Ask my family about the undone laundry, the un-bought groceries, and the fact that I rarely find time to get dressed in the morning. Actually, if you train your family right, they won’t notice any of these things. “Popcorn for dinner again! Cool!” say my filthy children.

I spent my formative years as an advertising copywriter in New York City writing award-winning ads for Pepsi, Doritos, Sony, BMW, and other huge, multi-national corporations. It was the world’s best training ground for writing fast, fearless, and funny on deadline and under intense competitive pressure. It was also an excellent place to learn about the corporate world which has been a great help in writing business books about everything from digital marketing to hiring truck drivers.

After eleven years, I left the big city to raise a family and build a freelance copywriting and content creating career, writing most actively for Interbrand Zintzmeyer & Lux AG (Cologne Germany). In addition, I’ve written and published six novels with Hachette Book Group; one non-fiction book with Five Directions Press; and, a children’s book with Penguin Random House. My books have been translated into five languages, gotten starred reviews in Publisher’s Weekly, won the New York Book Festival award for Best Novel, and have been Golden Heart, RITA, and Reader’s Choice Award finalists.

I also provide book doctor, coaching, and ghostwriting services to private clients. I specialize in helping my clients with book-length projects from conception to delivery of a publisher-ready manuscript. I have a proven track record in memoir, biography, personal history, and business books.

After some time being a digital nomad, traveling the world with my beloved husband, I’m back home in Philadelphia with my very patient cat and planning our next adventure (don’t tell the cat!).

Find out more about my work at WorkingDraftCreative.com, MainLineMemoir.com, or visit me on LinkedIn.