Lala's mother first taught her the love of books by demonstration, finding daily time devoted to reading. Lala was no doubt a premiere and loyal monthly subscriber to Dr. Seuss's children's books, and years later, one of the first teenage girls to hide Erica Jong's 'Fear of Flying' deep under the folds of her mattress.

Since early childhood, Lala has been passionate about all the arts. She is a painter and a former stage performer. Early work careers blended high-end real estate sales and President of an interior design firm.Her fifth grade teacher, Miss Macy, was the first mentor to suggest she consider a career in writing. That extension of the arts, the written word, turned into a full time passion in 2001.

Career Highlights:

• Published in regional magazines, newspapers, writer's guides and journals.• Award winning poetry.• Endorsement and long-term mentorship by the late Sidney Sheldon• Endorsements from Andrew Neiderman [author of the Devil's Advocate], Paris Afton Bonds, and many others remarkable authors.•

Her first novel, Widow's Row, was released in November, 2010• Her second book, Coverboy, released January, 2012.• Look for Evil Cries, winter 2012/2013

Lala writes suspense with romantic elements. While she enjoys vivid descriptions of the most nefarious of characters, she also insists on including a redeeming social message in her work, bringing readers to experience human conditions in ways that many may not be familiar. 'With a deeper awareness,' Corriere says, 'comes acceptance, small or life changing.'Readers and reviewers applaud her hallmark original plots, her in-depth character portrayals, rich scene settings, and authentic dialogue, all delivered with a fresh new voice.

Lala is a desert rat. She nestles there with her husband of over 20 years, Chuck, their-cats, Bibelot and Charlotte, and their Teacup Yorkie, Finnigan. She has three sons: Jason, University of Colorado. Cameron, Vanderbilt University. And Tyler, University of Puget Sound. Interests include her professional critique partnerships and active memberships, art, gardening, entertaining, bridge, and enjoying the abundant wildlife that have found a sanctuary on her grounds.