I am from Ohio, and have a degree in Biological Sciences, with minors in German and Religion from Lee University. I was a Home Educator for nearly 10 years. Before becoming a mom, I worked as a Technician II in Reproductive and Teratology lab studies.
I have several Challenge article entries waiting for future publication in the FaithWriters Anthologies. I have also had an article published in Pathway Press's April, 2009 issue of the Church of God Evangel magazine titled "They Shaped My Life", and an article published in the December 2007 issue of FaithWriters magazine.(Exit Quickly, Stage Right)
My coming of age novel, set in turbulent 1960's America, won the Faithwriters Page Turner Contest in 2011. I am currently working with the publisher, Breath of Fresh Air Press, for release of the book based on this manuscript, "The Whole World and All, in 2018.
My Amish novel,The Miting: An Old Order Amish Novel, published by Kregel Publications, was released in 2014. It's available at most major book sites, including Amazon. The story is based on my former Amish friends' experiences after leaving their Amish communities.
I am involved with Mission to Amish People whose goal is to bring the gospel to Amish and ex-Amish. MAP also aids those who leave their Amish communities by offering practical help in getting established in the English world.
I am available to speak to women's groups in the Ohio area about my Amish experiences. If you'd like to contact me, I do have Private Messenger here at FaithWriters, or go to my blog, My Heart's Dee-Light, and contact me through email there. I also am available on the FaithWriters Message Boards with my user name as "Dee".
Thank you for reading my work, and may God bless each reader with His love and peace!