H. S. Contino was first inspired to write in Mrs. Brown's 5th grade class, and she's been plugging away at her keyboard ever since! In an interview shortly after the publication of her first book, a photographic overview of southern Oregon shipwrecks, Contino stated that she acquired her appreciation for history from her grandfather. She has fond memories of him telling stories related to family genealogy. A self-proclaimed "nomad," Contino has lived in numerous parts of the country including the desert, the east and west coasts, and the southern states. By living in such different areas, she has gained an appreciation for the diversity of both the people and the land. Contino's appreciation for variety is evident in her writing, which includes both fiction and non-fiction. She has written about history, pets, and both light-hearted and dark fiction. Her published works include: "Shipwrecks of Coos County" (Arcadia, 2011), "Paw Prints" and "Shorts" (Amazon 2013), "Shipwrecks of Curry County" (Arcadia, 2017), and "Alternatives" (Amazon, 2021). H. S. Contino is a proud veteran of the U. S. Army.