After a career as a data analyst for NASA, a programmer, and a software saleswoman Sandy Hill took on a second career. She married Gene and became an instant mom to a daughter and a son. In retirement, she launched into a third career as a children's writer. Today, she delights in sharing time with four grandchildren. Sandy and her husband create award-winning photographs and enjoy sailing Puget Sound near their home in Washington. She and Gene are directors of www.Freedom13.org, an organization dedicated to ending trafficking of our children. Profits from all her books are donated to make their dream come true, "No child trafficked ever!" Diplomas and Awards: Teaching Credential from the State of California 2009 Diploma from Institute of Children's Literature 2009 Writers-Editors Network International Writing Competition-Honorable Mention in Children's Literature 2015 One of the essay contest winners at Cahaba River Literary Journal for April in Paris. Publications: Patracia-King.net blog of June 1, 2011 Heaven, Just Believe November 22, 2011 Leyni's God Adventure October 9, 2015 Chick Heather's New Neighborhood: New Friends, March, 2017 Chick Heather's New Neighborhood: Read, Imagine, Draw, March, 2017 Website and Social Media: Website: http://www.SandyHill-writer.com Facebook: SandyHill-writer email: SandyHill.writer@gmail.com