Erin was raised in the hills of Virginia, exploring abandoned houses and running for dear life from the cows that grazed in the fields surrounding her home. There were friends in abundance who goaded her into truth or dare many a time. She learned to imagine the best and worst of life in those years. That imagination grew as she became a voracious reader of Nancy Drew and later Mary Higgins Clark. After marrying so young it would make a great romance novel but too young for real life, she has enjoyed an exciting life with her hubby and best friend. They have five children, and those kids keep her busy with homeschooling and debates.