Why I Still Write….If you had asked me back in eighth grade whether I’d still be writing stories in my 80’s, I probably would’ve laughed. But here I am and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

My Journey to Becoming a Published Author

It was early February 1980. I was on a plane sitting on the tarmac at LAX for what seemed like an eternity. Reaching into my attaché case, I began reading that day’s USA Today, left by my hotel door earlier that morning. One news item grabbed my attention: an FBI sting operation involving several dozen targeted elected officials, including then-sitting members of Congress. Living in New Jersey at the time, I was immediately drawn to the name of U.S. Senator Harrison Williams, who represented New Jersey.