I’ve loved writing, reading, and creating as far back as my memories can take me.  There is something so epic about meeting a group of characters, learning who they are, and bringing their stories to life.  At times, it feels truly otherworldly.  I am so humbled to have been afforded the opportunity to bring UPTEMPO, my debut novel, to you, the readers. 

My present personal story is that of being a first-time published author and the many firsts associated with that privilege, but this, my journey, has been a long time in the making.

Throughout my early years, the seeds of my love for language and writing were planted, and with careful tending my abilities slowly began to sprout and unfold.  Educated throughout the borough of the Bronx, from elementary school through college, I credit a great deal of my ability to solid, continual excellence in education.  Shout out to Immaculate Conception School (151^st Street), Cardinal Spellman High School, and Manhattan College all of the Bronx.

I received a B.S. in management from Manhattan College in 2000 but the allure of writing was like a constant whisper in my ear reminding me of my first true passion.  In October of 2002, I completed my first manuscript, Jazzy, and since that time have penned a number of articles, short stories, and poems. My greatest achievement since then though, was the completion of Uptempo, which took two years to write and two more to revise, rework, and finally—publish!