User:Twila L. Stephens

The 411
Originally from the East Coast, I am happily a resident of Southern California. No more snow days and ice storms for me!

My Passions
I've been a writer as long as I can remember, beginning with poems and journal entries and frequent contributions to my elementary school's newsletter. My witty reports of school events never mentioned my brush with the principal after convincing my third grade classmates to push their books onto the floor during a boring music class.

Recent fulltime work credits include Web Marketing Specialist at City of Hope (a cancer hospital) and 14 years in advertising and editorial positions at TV Host, which merged with Gemstar, which merged with TV Guide and, eventually, settled as TV Guide.

When not writing, I'm reading, watching TV ("Big Bang Theory," "Grimm," etc.), trying to resist my iPod, or crocheting. Crochet is a relatively new passion, so I spend a lot of time being inspired, failing, and starting over. Favorite authors include Jodi Picoult, Phillipa Gregory, and Dean Koontz.

I'm somewhat addicted to Facebook, love the color purple, and can't stop myself from shouting answers to "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy."

My Goals

 * Be a good mom
 * Find joy in the little things
 * Keep it simple
 * Make a difference
 * Love life