Nestled in the heart of Long Island NY,  Vanessa lives in a cozy cottage with her faithful companions, her dog, Zachary, and cat, Phoebe. Her greatest joys come from spending time with family and taking time to enjoy the simple moments that matter most. A good book, a gentle breeze, a swim in the pool.

 

Though Vanessa learned at an early age what her gift in life was, the gift to write, life and its many detours distracted her from following her dreams.  Inspired by the miraculous recovery of her nephew MJ,  and needing to help him understand all that he and their family had gone through, Vanessa took up her pen once again to write "While You Were Sleeping", the tale of MJ's miraculous journey back to life. 

 

After reading the story for himself, MJ, freshly home from the hospital,  with a new lease on life and a profound understanding of all that had transpired, spearheaded Vanessa's journey back to her dreams and assumed the position as her Editor in Chief, giving her the push she needed to keep writing. 

 

This site, and all the stories contained within, are dedicated to MJ, without whose fierce and unyielding support, this website and the stories contained within would not be possible.