Much of my work focuses on female experiences in genres that range from thrillers to coming-of-age dystopian sci-fi. I gravitate toward clever underdogs who defy expectations.

Every project starts with a character I’m excited to explore more deeply. Getting behind their eyes - what I call deep empathy - is what energizes me.

Growing up in New Jersey, I was inspired by New York theater. I went to every show I could and wrote plays for kid’s magazines.

Hooked on drama, I came to LA and was fortunate to have the opportunity to develop pilots with producers at NBC. My career in screenwriting started when I sold a psychological drama to ABC. Then, two feature scripts were optioned for film, several times, by several production companies.

A foodie, I wrote post/produced twelve episodes of the weekly Food Network documentary, “The Secret Life Of…” an entertaining, in-depth look at the history of food.

Recently I was hired by Glisten+ to develop two fictional podcast series: one, a YA romantic drama, the other, a magical realism adventure. They’re set for release in 2025.

I’m a graduate of Syracuse University’s School of Journalism and The American Film Institute screenwriting program, and a proud member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre Playwrights Unit, The Dramatist’s Guild, and the Writer’s Guild of America, west.

I live in Pasadena, CA with my husband, fine artist David Palmer, and can be found writing in cafes around town with our mighty Labradoodle, Wilson.

Legal Representation: Melissa Rogal at Lichter Grossman Nichols Feldman Rogal Shikora + Clark. 310-205-6999