Award Winning and Bestselling Author of Suspense and Contemporary Romance

Shelley grew up in Missouri, graduated from Oklahoma State University, and took post graduate courses from OSU and the University of Wyoming.

Shelley has worked for many years in Information Technology, as a Network Engineer, a Project Manager, Operations Director, and I.T. Director (Department Head). She holds several technical certifications and is proud to say she mastered many technologies few women ventured toward in her early years while working 24 hour days.

Throughout her life, she had a passion for writing, art, and athletic endeavors. She embraces challenge and has faced it many times, always believing in positive outcomes.

Shelley is especially drawn to stories of family strength and triumph which bring together people of varied backgrounds (either cultural or demographic) that forge relationships.

She's a member of Romance Writers of America, The Writer's Guild, and Sisters In Crime (SinC)--and several techie organizations that we won't mention. Her work is varied and has been compared to several big named authors. Shelley actively supports new authors and artists as time allows though writing her latest book is normally the priority.

She's married and lives in Texas with her family.