Writing, and the words used to do so, has always been a relaxing, intriguing, perpetually rewarding activity for me. Whether it be factual, such as in the lesson plans created for 26 years, or the ...view moreWriting, and the words used to do so, has always been a relaxing, intriguing, perpetually rewarding activity for me. Whether it be factual, such as in the lesson plans created for 26 years, or the newspaper articles provided as principal of my K-6 school or the many grant applications submitted, or be it in my fictional writing, as in my creative writing class, or my personal books of fiction, the joy of focusing my attention on the art and application of writing has always been my relief from the pressures of regular daily life. Also it has been there for me at times of crisis as in the poem I wrote at time of my grandmother's funeral. As a girl of sixteen at the time, hers was my first family loss, and very difficult, but I found writing a poem during the proceedings as my gift to her and my mom helped me through the process.I currently enjoy the time I have gained in my retirement to focus more. Death By Stupidity is my first completed novel. I have to say the experience of writing it and submitting it and having it accepted to be included in the Premium Catalog is one of the most joyful moments I've had. It has inspired me to go forth with my works in progress, honing my skills as I do so, and hopefully entertaining people as they relax with my books.It would be such a pleasure to hear from people who have read my works of fiction. I will be checking on my Facebook page and my Twitter account to have the chance to connect with you.view less