Judy Sheppard has been writing for many years. She grew up in a New Jersey suburb and now resides in North Carolina. Her children are grown and she and her husband of forty years a...view moreJudy Sheppard has been writing for many years. She grew up in a New Jersey suburb and now resides in North Carolina. Her children are grown and she and her husband of forty years are empty nesters. Her love of Charleston, SC inspired the birth place for the lead character of Courage of a Lion. She now has the time to dedicate to her passion for writing. This is her first published body of work. She plans to continue writing for years to come.view less