Denise is an active member of her church and enjoys volunteering in her community. She and her husband, Peter, have three children and four grandchildren. In her spare time, Denise enjoys time with...view moreDenise is an active member of her church and enjoys volunteering in her community. She and her husband, Peter, have three children and four grandchildren. In her spare time, Denise enjoys time with her family and trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her fondest memories of Helen, Georgia and her passion for the mountains were her inspiration for the fictional township of Meadowlark. She currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida.view less