Writer of words. Maker of images. Teller of stories. Novelist. Acclaimed by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TV Guide, Boston Globe, Detroit Free Press. Recovering journalist.
"It was so surreal." From a teen searching for a path to an Olympic gold medalist, how this Tennessee native turned the tables on the sport's dominant countries.
"I was truly questioning 'Can I do this?'" A standout on the court sought a challenging academic environment. What happened next was a transformation in self confidence.