S.A. Borders-Shoemaker is a poet and author in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Her work speaks to the painful truths of life with beauty and a little magic. A true Renaissance woman, she has a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution, is a mental health and suicide prevention advocate, and is an avid equestrian. She lives with her husband, Tim, corgis Edmund and Lillibette, and her mustangs, Rosa, Manny, and Achukma. To get the latest updates on writing and life musings, you can connect with her on Instagram at sabordersshoemakerauthor.