I was born in Mishawaka, IN and  raised in South Bend, IN. I Have been writing all of my life. I am a Wife and mother of 3 daughters. Have happily lived in Niles, MI for the past 27 years. Have worked 40 years in food service. My life long goal has been to get my writings published. Whenever They Call Me A Dreamer is my first published book. I have numerous other writings that I hope to have published in the future.