Born in Stroudsburg, PA, M.J. is the oldest of four. She acquired a love of books as a toddler, often reading to her dolls. Her goal was to be a writer and/or a teacher. Now she has accomplished both!
Studying in Bologna, Italy, M.J. realized communication was best in the native tongue. Her book, Grace Comes at Christmas, is currently available in an English/Spanish edition with Russian, German and Portuguese editions forthcoming. She partners with Tree4Hope orphanages in Guatemala, and York Conference of Lutherans Tutoring for urban youth.
M.J. had careers in banking, healthcare, local and state government, and even teaching English in high school!
She is the proud mother of two adult children pursuing careers in California and Nebraska. Living in York, PA, she is active in Zion Lutheran Church, chairing the renewal and stewardship initiatives, and editing the Advent Devotional.
Christmas is her favorite time of the year!