M.J. grew up in the Pacific Northwest enjoying many outdoor activities until auto-immune issues turned her into a pale, indoor dweller dependent on AC. A Christian constantly under construction, she is a voracious reader who enjoys mysteries, comedies, science fiction, and fantasy of all kinds. After being diagnosed with Lupus she facilitated a support group for over 15 years attempting to educate and spread awareness of this difficult disease. It was during this time she decided to write a book highlighting the issues of chronic illness using a humorous format. Currently, M.J. works as a blogger and a freelance writer at Art Chowder Magazine. In her spare time, she enjoys working with multiple writer's groups. Her guilty pleasures are graham crackers with almond butter, bad "B" movies, and any kind of monster hunter TV show.