Bio

Hey there, Book Bestie! Come on in, get comfy, and let’s chat for a minute.

I was born in the ‘80s, which probably explains why I still believe in the power of a great love song and a good pair of hoop earrings. I started singing before I could spell all the words, and by my teens, I was chasing my dreams as a singer-songwriter. My beginnings were humble, with weekend gigs in bars while other kids were sneaking in for fun. Let’s just say my chart-topping success was limited, LOL. I had a development deal that didn’t pan out, but I opened for a few well-known country artists and even heard my songs on the radio overseas, which was wild.

When my band broke up, I took a temporary singing gig between college semesters. That little detour inspired more than I ever expected, but that’s a story for another time.

Writing has always been in my blood. My great-grandmother was a poet who self-published her own book long before it was cool. She raised five boys, ran a house full of love and chaos, and still found time to write. I have a copy of her book, and it is one of my most treasured possessions. She showed me that storytelling isn’t just about words, it is about leaving a piece of yourself behind.

I started writing songs as a teen, and later, as a mom, I traded piano keys for a computer keyboard. My son wasn’t exactly a fan of my loud singing (maybe I’m not as great a singer as I thought! 😂), so I turned to fiction instead. Writing quietly soon stole my heart.

During the 2020 lockdown, my best friend and fellow romance-reading partner in crime suggested a writing exercise. We picked a song, wrote short stories inspired by it, and swapped them back and forth. It was our way of staying close when the world felt far apart. Somewhere between those stories and songs, I realized writing romance gave me the same feeling music always had, connected, hopeful, and full of heart.

Now, I write the love stories I love to read, full of emotional depth, tension you can taste, and happily-ever-afters worth swooning over. My debut novel is a vacation romance with a twist, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

I write from my hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, where the stories are sweet, the people are kind, and the tea is always just the right amount of sugary. Strolling the streets can spark a story or a song, a smile can feel like a scene from a novel, and every corner has a little romance waiting to be found. If you ever visit, you might just stumble upon your own story.

Thanks for being here, Book Bestie. It means more than you know. 💕

Love always,
Lily