Gerry Hernbrode's experiences as a pre-Vatican II nun, a public school teacher, an inner city principal, and a member of the Arizona State Board of Education bring genuine authenti...view moreGerry Hernbrode's experiences as a pre-Vatican II nun, a public school teacher, an inner city principal, and a member of the Arizona State Board of Education bring genuine authenticity to her characters. Ms. Hernbrode lives in the mountain hamlet of Portal, Arizona, where she’s been an Emergency Medical Technician and a Radio Control Operator for Portal Rescue, the volunteer fire department.view less