I was born and raised in a small Canadian town of Galt, Ontario which has now been named Cambridge. Moving to Kitchener, Ontario when I married my husband Graham, I attended Doon School of Fine Art...view moreI was born and raised in a small Canadian town of Galt, Ontario which has now been named Cambridge. Moving to Kitchener, Ontario when I married my husband Graham, I attended Doon School of Fine Arts and completed post-secondary courses at Conestoga College in the Arts. I then instructed children and adults in painting and drawing for the City of Kitchener for fifteen years. I was also the first female Zoning Inspector for the City and hence my career in law enforcement. I left this occupation to become a mother to our wonderful daughter, Cinnamon. Shortly thereafter, we decided to open a family seafood restaurant which we operated for twenty years during which time I decided to write this novel. It gave me peace and adventure. I have since had a grandson, Joe; retired and continue to write, paint and travel.view less