My Influencers

The final two influencers: Michael Crichton’s book Jurassic Park created images in my mind that are still with me today decades after reading the book.With every book I write, I try to leave you with something that will resonate with you. If you have ever read James Patterson, then you know where my writing style come from. I own almost all of the Women’s Murder Club and have taken a good liking to Alex Cross.

My Influencers

My Influencers: The African American women writers who influenced my life were Lorraine Hansberry , To Be Young Gifted and Black and Ntozake Shange, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. One of the roles I had always wanted to play was the Lady in Green. I had the honor of doing so many years ago at the Plano Rep.