I would not listen to my high school counselor, I would choose pre-med and become an OB/GYN doctor or a nurse-midwife. I would not be so afraid to try anything, I was so afraid of the world when I was young and I suffered from low self-esteem. I did not seem to fit in anywhere.
Yes, some elements in my book, Shanghai Sheena, have real life events. Also, Ebony Encounters: A Trilogy of Erotic Tales, the last story, Chocolate Truffle is based on my husband, who is a classically trained chef.