de de began pursuing her dream of becoming a romance author at the age of 30. Born and raised on the farm in Rooster Run, KY, de de was raised on the core values of the 3Cs (kindness, caring and compassion). Throughout her young adulthood, de de volunteered in the community with her family, and specifically, her grandmother, Bea. Growing up in the country, romance novels were the escape to another world. de de knew that one day her dream of writing a romance novel would come true. Fast forward to 2018, when de de picked the book back up that she had begun in her early 30s. As in life, circumstances and direction change the course BUT never the ending goal. Learning the industry and working with her publisher, Beyond Global Publishing, God opened many doors and many connects and de de has never looked back.

de de has served as a board member of The Dream Factory of Louisville, KY, Opal’s Dream Foundation, Spalding University – Athletic Board, as well as volunteered with other charitable entities. de de received the coveted 2018 WLKY Bell Award for her volunteerism within her community. She is the co-preliminary director of the Miss My Old Kentucky Home (a prelim to Miss America).

She has been married 35+ years to her best friend (Scott) from high school. She has two sons and 3 rescued fur babies.

de de encourages others to live by HIS word – Acts 20:35.