She sang at various clubs around town, venues like the Bitter End, the Elbow Room, and Arlene's Grocery, but didn't get the music industry's attention until she attended a BMI songwriting workshop and met producer Steve Skinner. He and Timmes collaborated on some songs, some of which later appeared on her first full-length album, This Is Not About You. Timmes' music was eventually featured on WB's Jack & Jill and CBS' As the World Turns, and her song "So Serious" was included on a 2005 Ruff Ryders compilation disc, The Redemption, Vol. 4. ~ Margaret Reges