I write for middle graders and teens because it's fun and I love the age groups. If a reader can enjoy what I've written and get something out of it, I've done my job.
I hold an MFA in Writing for Children and Teens from Vermont College and a post-MFA certification in writing pedagogy. In addition to writing, I teach university classes in creative writing, freelance writing, composition, and literature. I also tutor in these areas as well, working with high school and college students. Basically, my work and creative lives are focused on all things writing and reading. (You can learn more about
my educational work here.)