About Leslie

Writing Affiliations:  Published articles, poetry, devotionals.  Graduate of the Proverbs 31/Compel Author Academy Book Proposal Bootcamp (2021). Former member Orange County Christian Writers' Association.  
Art Affiliations:  studied under Phyllis Doyon and Barbara Shannon.  Ventura-region exhibitions and commissions
Birthplace:  St. Louis, MO
Grew up in:  Sierra Madre & Arcadia, CA
Graduate of:   California Polytechnic University at Pomona, Bachelor of Science, Communication Arts.  Pasadena Community College, Associate of Arts. Calvary Nexus School of Ministry 
Work History:  Hospital Public Relations, Corporate Communications in Medical and Law Enforcement fields.  Current:  Vice President, Crime Point, Inc., Surveillance Solutions for Law Enforcement
Family:  Married with a grown daughter and son 
Currently resides:  Camarillo, CA 
Hobbies:  (Besides writing and painting) Playing piano for assisted living residents, dancing, classical music, sailing with my husband, creating photo memory books, experimenting with new foods, playing with our best furry friends Buster and Bonnie, just hanging out with family and friends.