After raising three kids and juggling a full-time career, I left the corporate world in 2021 and moved to Florida. I quickly developed an immediate connection to the Scenic Highway 30A community, which unconditionally promotes entrepreneurial pursuits and artist creativity. Inspired by local southern authors and my own lifetime of fiction consumption, I was unexpectedly inspired to write my debut novel, using the charm and uniqueness of my small beach town as the backdrop for mystery.

I wrote The Panhandle Predicament to explore one woman's drive to achieve a lifelong dream of solving a mystery, while at the same time struggling with her own inner demons. In the process, I hope I have created a story that both conveys the breathtaking beauty and serenity of the Florida Panhandle while providing readers with an engaging mystery. For those who already love 30A, you will recognize many restaurants, state parks and community organizations. For those who have not yet ventured to the Panhandle, I hope I sparked your curiosity.