Marla J. Hayes is a freelance journalist whose articles and photographs have appeared in American and Canadian magazines and newspapers. She was a featured columnist in the magazine COLLECTIBLES CANADA for over 10 years—her specialty? dolls from all eras. Her earlier, short fiction pieces have been included in textbooks for elementary school reading programs in Canada and in public school libraries. She is also a produced screenwriter and occasionally an actress - check out her film biz credentials on www.imdb.com. Marla is now on staff at Short on Time Books publishing as their proofreader! http://goodkindles.net/