Mary Jordan Nixon is a retired nurse and writer; she is author of the novel Across the Tides. She lives in Oceanside, California, with her partner Bill Rafnel, a weaver, and their ...view moreMary Jordan Nixon is a retired nurse and writer; she is author of the novel Across the Tides. She lives in Oceanside, California, with her partner Bill Rafnel, a weaver, and their canine buddy Jack. They have a whole gang of children and grandchildren, all who bring tremendous worry and joy. Mary is happiest when she is playing with words on her computer; she is currently working on a sequel to this story—Miranda Blight has much more to tell.view less