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Sarah Ann Hill
One of the most famous historical events in Appalachia was the "Miner's March" and confrontation with federal troops which took place at Lens Creek. This event was depicted in the movie MATEWAN. I ...view moreOne of the most famous historical events in Appalachia was the "Miner's March" and confrontation with federal troops which took place at Lens Creek. This event was depicted in the movie MATEWAN. I was born on Sunday, October, 17, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia and grew up on Lens Creek, three miles from where the famous confrontation took place. My pseudonym, Sarah Ann Hill, was my great-grandmother's name. She was a family storyteller back in the 1800's. Since my great-grandfather was West Virginia's first forest ranger, I come by my love for animals naturally. He was a kind, gentleman with soft blue eyes who never met a stranger. He lived until the early 1960's, so I was fortunate enough to have known him. After my high school graduation at age seventeen, I moved to Washington, D.C., where I worked as a federal employee for a brief period of time. I returned to West Virginia, where I spent the next eight years working for Charleston Newspapers, Inc. In addition to being a senior accounting clerk, I also did my first technical and general writing while training people. I was exposed to reporters on a daily basis. During this time, I earned A.S. and B.S. degrees in Accounting from Morris Harvey College/The University of Charleston. I have spent twenty plus years in the field of Accounting as a manager/cost accountant, tax accountant, etc., having worked for both Fortune 250 and Fortune 500 companies. My accounting jobs have not only given me extensive experience in technical and general writing, but much travel experience throughout the United States. I also have presentation and teaching experience from my corporate background(s). In addition to OPHELIA'S WINTER, I am also in the process of completing MISTY THE FREEWAY FOXHOUND. Misty was named so, because she was first sighted maintaining her vigil on a cold, misty morning. Her house was stolen, her barrel was stolen, but she still maintained her vigil for her dead owner near the interstate for several years. I've never considered myself an activist, but the more I learned about Ophelia and Miss Janet, the angrier I became. All life is a divine gift and cruelty should not be tolerated in any form.view less