Chicago has been my stomping ground for most of my life. My journey into the creative realm has been quite the rollercoaster.

Back in my NEIU days, I was all about football and acting. I even snagged a theater scholarship, which was a pretty big deal at the time. But, as you know, life takes unexpected turns. Somewhere along the way, I got hooked on writing and filmmaking. That passion led me to Columbia College to chase those creative dreams.

I've been through some writing workshops at cool places like Second City, where I learned the ropes and polished my storytelling skills.

Then, I decided to dip my toes into the advertising world, working as a copywriter at Scott Ross Limited. Ever heard of Dad's Root Beer or Willy Wonka Candies? Yep, I had my hand in crafting campaigns for those legends. It's been a wild ride, and my work has been seen by people all over the globe.

But that's not all. In between all of that, I've been a busy bee, spinning out short stories, pouring my thoughts into poetry, and, well, let's just say I've written a boatload of screenplays.

So, here I am, a Chicagoan with a creative streak and a penchant for storytelling. I invite you to explore my work, get inspired, and let's embark on this literary adventure together. Welcome to the Blurb Contest!