The author has a masters in art and reading from Kent State University and has authored several books.She received an honorable mention from The International Screenwriters' Association for her scr...view moreThe author has a masters in art and reading from Kent State University and has authored several books.She received an honorable mention from The International Screenwriters' Association for her screenplayabout Lorenzo DiMedici, which she has now made into a novel after many years of research.She taught middle school art and reading for 24 years and was a recreation director for 10 years before that.She draw huge mandalas on the beach in her spare time.view less