Carlie began writing professionally in 1991. She spent five years at a mid-sized daily newspaper, beating deadlines on a daily basis while covering politics, entertainment, and sports. She's written for monthly magazines, weekly blogs, and academic publications. Educated at The University of Oklahoma, Carlie holds BAs in Journalism & Mass Communication, and Film & Video Studies, as well as, a Master of Regional & City Planning. She owns a business continuity consulting firm and a creative firm that specializes in SEO web copy, including blogs and articles. Carlie authored nine titles in the Mason Crest Publishing book series "Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music, and Storytelling" and the book series "Infamous Jailbreaks," introduced in 2022. She also authored "Careers With Earning Potential Web Developer."