Ellen Gardner has always loved reading and writing. Memoirs, historical fiction, and creative non-fiction are her favorite genres, along with children's books. Before settling down in Southern Oregon where, incidentally, she was born, Ellen lived and worked in several places throughout the western US. Among other things, she's been the teller in your bank's drive-up window, the lady behind the counter at the tax office, and the person who took the telephone order for your Christmas pears. Retired, she's now most often seen boarding an airplane or aiming a camera. Ellen's first book, Veda, was written after her father's diaries annoyed her so much she was compelled to tell her mother's side of the story. Her latest novel, Side-swiped, is a funny, sad, and insightful story dealing with motorhome travel, pregnancy, and dementia. Ellen and her new husband, Jerry, having lost their former spouses to Alzheimer's disease, are enjoying their freedom to travel. When they are home, they volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association by facilitating caregiver support groups. You can connect with Ellen on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ellengardner... and https://www.facebook.com/Veda-a-novel... And at www.amazon.com/author/ellengardnerhauck