Hi all! Thank you for stopping by my author page. I'm a Midwestern gal from a Catholic Italian family. My mother and father owned and operated a small Italian market where I worked until I graduated college. Since then, I have worked as a liturgical music director in Chicago, St. Louis, San Diego, and Los Angeles for most of my career. In 2010, I returned to my native Midwest roots.My 30-year career as a church musician was not without its challenges. I bore many wounds from church leadership, scars that became a part of my life. But I found the strength and courage to change my path, to transform my life's trajectory. Over the years, I've written numerous poems and short stories for friends and colleagues. It was during this time that I discovered my love for writing and realized I had a story of my own to share. Two years ago, I embarked on a new journey, penning my first book about my tumultuous career path. I am thrilled to finally share this story with you in GLASS COLLAGE. The book is just a click away, waiting to be discovered. My faith is the root of my being, and I give God the glory for all I am. He made me, and I am His. In 2017, I recused Catholicism and became a Born-Again Christian. God is so good.Read more about this authorRead less about this author