Leslie Ann Sartor -- award winning writer and friend extraordinaire who stands beside me through my writer's journey, listens to me rant and rave, points out issues with my characters and in general, believes in my writing and in me.  Leslie began her writing career in romance, grew into the mystery/suspense genre, and is currently using her writing talents to create screenplays.

Theresa Rizzo -- award winning writer and friend with incredible focus on her craft of writing mainstream and literary fiction.  Tireless in her effort to create outstanding fiction, she faithfully keeps me on task by asking, "and how much have you written today?"  Theresa recently signed with the literary firm of Dystel and Goderich, well known agents located in New York.

American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) -- a writing organization whose support and friendship I treasure.  God's love pours from these dedicated folks as we strive to help each other be all that God intended.

Romance Writers of America (RWA) -- an outstanding writer's organization of 8,000 plus members whose talents stretch across all lines of romantic fiction.

Faith, Hope and Love (FHL) -- the Inspirational Outreach Chapter of Romance Writers of America. 

4-H National -- 4-H is not just for livestock!  Check out all that 4-H has to offer the youth of America!

Harvest Mission International, Inc. -- their vision: "HMI, Inc. is dedicated to reaching America's 31 million foreign-born people and world's 11 million Gypsies with the Good News of Jesus Christ."  Awesome mission!