A Pharmacy Technician as a day job, I have dealt with Bipolar disorder for since sophmore year of high school, nine years ago. I am a recovering self-injurer, as well.

In my spare time, I am an avid musician. I have a solo career as singer/songwriter, Madeline Riya.

I have been writing for 12 years. I started with poetry and evolved into nonfiction. I write some short stories, as well.

I have one published book as of this past fall.