I was born and raised in Newark, Ohio. I was raised by my two wonderful grandparents. I wrote my first book at the age of 13, shortly before a severe car crash that put me in a coma for a week. It took some time, but I gradually made my way back to my passion, and still remain a big kid at heart. I am thankful to still be here today to take you on one of my new adventures. I still reside in my hometown with a more than amazing little boy, and rambunctious husky loving each day more than the last.