She is the mother of one son, Michael and has been a correction officer for 24 years. She enjoys writing, traveling and cooking. She is currently writing her third book and hopes her reading audien...view moreShe is the mother of one son, Michael and has been a correction officer for 24 years. She enjoys writing, traveling and cooking. She is currently writing her third book and hopes her reading audience enjoys reading a good book. She credits her talent to her late father James O. Blackwell for encouraging her to follow her dreams and never giving up and believing in her when no one else did.view less