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What inspired you to start writing?
I have been writing all of my life, even when I was a child growing up in the projects in Philadelphia. My love of writing and using it to create a voice led me to a career in television, where I spent 37 years, producing, writing, and overseeing ways to bring quality programs to viewers.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
“Law Enforcement: Past, Present, Future” began as a pilot for a television series, designed to highlight the lives of women who balance careers, family, and friendships while carrying the immense responsibility of protecting others. That tension between duty and personal life creates both challenges and compelling drama. This novel transforms that concept into a suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat detective thriller centered on two best friends and police partners, Samantha and Marcie. Both women are deeply committed to keeping their community safe, but their personal lives add another layer of struggle. Marcie juggles the demands of motherhood with two sons at home and a husband often away for work. Samantha, a widow, is haunted by the unsolved murder of her husband while raising her teenage daughter. Determined to move forward, she studies for the bar exam in her scarce free time, striving to create stability for her family despite her grief. Just as Samantha begins to find balance and peace, a devastating incident shatters her world, altering not only her own life but her family’s future as well.
“Law Enforcement: Past, Present, Future” is more than a detective story; it’s a gripping journey of friendship, resilience, and sacrifice, where danger lurks at every turn and the line between personal and professional life is constantly tested.
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How do you create your characters?
I built my characters from the various personalities of people I have known over the years.
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What does your typical writing day look like?
I have a tendency to jot down several notes during the week and concentrate on my writing more over the weekend. I find that taking notes down randomly, as ideas come and going back through what I listed, in the course of the week, organizing them, and connecting the dots, is very helpful.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
Seeing my vision come to life and having others enjoy what I wrote.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
Spreading the word about my book.
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What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
Many people who have read this book are asking what happens next with Marcie and Samantha.
