What do you do with degrees in biochemistry and information systems? What's the next career step after programming, management consulting, and selling books to niche markets? Why write children's books, of course!

I write in many different genres, from picture books to middle grade novels, poetry to non-fiction articles. And I love them all. I couldn't imagine having to restrict myself to one genre.

I relish the challenge of picture books--telling a complete story in a limited number of words. I connect with the characters in my middle grade novels and immerse myself in their world. I play with rhyme and meter and words in my poetry. And I enjoy interviewing people and doing the research for non-fiction articles.

My debut novel, Sisterly Mystery is being published by Blooming Tree Press in April 2011.

I am the assistant regional advisor for NJ SCBWI. When I'm not writing, I make my living by teaching--computer science at Raritan Valley Community College, how to write children's books, and water aerobics..

I live in Ringoes, NJ with my husband and two cats. I have two grown daughters, who live in Massachusetts and Washington.