About

I grew up in an oil-field family — Dad worked for Sun Oil Company from 1946 until 1982, when he retired.  My dad’s family is from East Texas — has been in the same county since before the Texas Revolution.  My mother’s family has deep roots in South Louisiana going back to 18th century immigrants from France and Germany, to 19th century Acadians from Nova Scotia, and to 1851 Ireland.  I have a Ph.D. in English and taught composition, introduction to literature, and American literature at McNeese State University from 1981 to 2011.  I love to read and to travel.  I cherish my family, friends, pets, and laughter.