Biography
Writing is many things to me--my passion, my enjoyment, my escape, my healing, my spiritual and/or reflective time. I am a Christian songwriter/singer wanting to spread God's love and grace through music, but I also enjoy writing country music as well.
One of my country songs, "Dear Abby", won 2nd Place in the January/February 2008 lyric contest by American Songwriter Magazine. Another song, "The Little Snowman", received the Director's Award in a Christmas competition.
My music collection contains a variety of styles including contemporary Christian, progressive and southern gospel, country gospel, choral and some children's. I do write secular country music. but my heart and love for Jesus continuously pull me to gospel/Christian music. If artists are looking for material, I would love to share from my portfolio or even help co-write.
A mathematics teacher by profession I work with 7th and 8th grade students who continue to teach me about life. God spared me through a very devastating illness in my late twenties, restoring my body to an overall healthy state and allowing me to raise my son. Before my illness, I wrote songs (very sparsely) but afterward, the songs just seemed to overflow. It was then that I knew I had a special purpose, as we all do, and I thank God for each and every day and the doors he continues to open.
I am a BMI-registered songwriter and a member of the SGMA of Texas (Southern Gospel Music Association of Texas). Past performances include many churches in the Longview (East Texas) area, Dallas, and Austin. My sister trio, Three As One, also performed at several local country/gospel shows, colleges, business meetings, and also recorded some radio jingles for a local Christian station. In the early 90's, we released a single from our self-titled album that received airplay on Christian radio stations from coast to coast in the United States including Alaska.
Please check out my demos under audio and I pray that you will be blessed. I have many vocally talented friends who have helped in the making of these demos including: Three As One members Laura Cox, Cindy Hoefer, and myself; Friends--Jeanie Thompson, Cyndy Talley, Cindy Hoefer, and me; and other special friends--Ajay Torres (One Man, One Way), Vicki Miller (no kin and lead singer for the fabulous Christian group SpokenFor out of Dallas--Would You Dry Just One More Tear), and Glenn Summers--More Sunsets Are Behind Us.
Please drop by periodically because as new demos are completed the playlist will change from time to time.
Instrumentation
At present, my line-up consists of me, my instrumental tracks and/or my keyboard. An added bonus, some of my vocally-talented friends, if available.
Discography
Single in 1990--You Shine On Me / Heaven (both sides received radio airplay) from our album, Three As One.
July, 2007--completed demo tracks for nine songs featuring different singers and have more in the works. Go to audio to hear new demos.