When Elaine was five years old, she decided she wanted to be a writer who illustrated her own books. Her first short story was published in the local weekly newspaper when she in third grade. There was no turning back after that!
Elaine graduated from Louisiana State University about ten years late with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Creative Writing. She worked for several years in the business world, beginning as a secretary (where she managed to finish two manuscripts surreptitiously, having mastered the art of hiding the manuscript page under a cover letter on the platen of a typewriter. Not easy.) From there she moved to sales, then to the computer area of a major chemical company. She finally broke free when her son was born and she happily retired to start a second and more fun career as a stay-at-home mother--and to indulge her lifelong obsession to write.
She loves horses, cowboys, gardening, baseball, travel, and eating sushi with her son when he's home from college. Living in Louisiana with her husband, son, a psycho cat, and a lovely Australian Shepherd, she enjoys the food and the unique culture of the area.
