Dr. John N. DeGarmo wrote his doctoral dissertation on The Challenges that Foster Children Face in Rural Schools. He writes a gardening column for several Georgia newspapers, has written for numero...view moreDr. John N. DeGarmo wrote his doctoral dissertation on The Challenges that Foster Children Face in Rural Schools. He writes a gardening column for several Georgia newspapers, has written for numerous magazines, and is working on his second book. He is happily married to his Australian wife, and they not only raise four of their own children but have also had over twenty-five foster children share their home with them. He currently resides in Monticello, Georgia, where he is employed as a media specialist for two local schools. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, music, and all things Bela Lugosi.view less