Marilyn L. Tinsley grew up in Long Beach, NY and began writing when she was a young girl. Her books are collages of inspirational writings that she relates to her spiritual walk in...view moreMarilyn L. Tinsley grew up in Long Beach, NY and began writing when she was a young girl. Her books are collages of inspirational writings that she relates to her spiritual walk in Salvation. The author believes that writing opens up the soul to release its realities. She truly believes that "everyone's opinion has value, even if only to them" and is encouraged to express how she generates thought with a perspective point-of-view. Writing with an interpretive hand; Ms. Tinsley expresses thoughts that intrigue the heart, soul and mind. She has been educated through the Long Beach school system, Nassau Community College [Garden City, NY] and Molloy College [Rockville Centre, NY]. She has written eight [8] children's books, two [2] poetry books and one book of inspirational quotations. Look for more coming from this gifted and talented author.view less