I am a wife, mother, and grandmother, with relatives all over southwest MO and northern AR. My parents taught me early to enjoy and respect history, and I hope I've passed that onto our children. Writing has always been a necessary act for me. History and genealogy have always been loves of mine. It was only a matter of time before I sat down to write about my people, my area, my cultural background. As a hearing-impaired person, reading and writing are both vital forms of communication. I am an avid reader and fan of many writers, but I enjoy historical fiction the most, of course.