Gail Tennyson Hicks was born and raised in San Francisco. The youngest of nine, her love of writing began as a youth writing short stories, and blossomed in high school when she be...view moreGail Tennyson Hicks was born and raised in San Francisco. The youngest of nine, her love of writing began as a youth writing short stories, and blossomed in high school when she became editor of the school newspaper. Journaling led Gail to use poetry as a way to express her thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She has received numerous poetry awards and recognitions, and continues to hone her craft by attending writing workshops and conferences. Gail resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and youngest son. This is her debut book.view less