I was born and raised in southern Indiana, and spent the past 18 years in Central Kentucky. I spent my lifetime in two professions: newspaper and magazine writing and teaching. Currently I am a GED teacher in a state prison. I have three grown children and three grandsons and am active in church children's and worship ministries. A Wishful Eye is my first novel, inspired by the actions of my great great grandparents who were active participants in hiding runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad.