I've spent 20 years in the technology field – either writing about technology or training people to use technology. After graduating with an English degree from the University of Virginia, I paid my corporate dues at AT&T and Bristol-Myers Squibb in various IT positions including business analyst for financial and HR applications and technical trainer and curriculum developer.

I wanted to write, but wasn’t thrilled with the thought of being a starving writer so I decided to combine my corporate and technology experiences into a writing career focused on technology and financial services. Funny thing is, I really like writing about these subjects and I can keep a well-stocked pantry to boot.

Because I've spent years in the IT departments of two Fortune 100 companies, I understand how organizations struggle with implementing technology, and bring that insight into my writing. I ask smart questions. I don't regurgitate information, but put information into perspective.

As a journalist, I've written for a variety of general technology and financial services publications such as ABA Banking Journal, Insurance & Technology, CIO Today, Enterprise Linux I.T., Bank Technology News, and Microbanker. As a corporate writer, I've penned a slew of ghost-written articles, written many a news release, and created a wide assortment of newsletters, brochures, advertorials, data sheets, media kits, web site content, and white papers.

I have also served in a management capacity for a public relations agency, where I headed the writing, media relations, and speakers bureau departments. Although I've retired my PR hat, I still consult with clients on branding, corporate messaging, and PR and marketing strategies.

I write out of my home in Middle Grove, NY, a few miles from Saratoga Springs in upstate NY, where I live with my husband and two kids. Keeping me company while I write is my border collie Quincy. Sometimes you can hear Angel the cockatiel in the distance.