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Vanessa Emma Parent created this children's story for her daughter when she was young. She was having a hard time and needed to be reminded that people loved her and it is okay to be different from her peers. Parent was hoping to make her realize that being different is okay and that, even though she may feel alone, there is always someone looking out for her and loving her. Kie's Great Journey also teaches children that they can learn something from all different types of people and that sometimes they may also be able to share their knowledge with their peers. Parent hopes readers take away courage and strength and learn to love themselves for who they are after reading this book. About the AuthorVanessa Emma Parent was born in June of 1984 to Robert and Deborah. She grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma with her brother Daniel. Growing up, they always had a variety of different animals. In 2002, Vanessa graduated from Yukon High School and moved out on her own. In November 2007, a whole new chapter started for Vanessa when she gave birth to a daughter named Kiley Christina, whom she named after her wonderful grandmother, Kathrine Christina. From there, her life only got better. Vanessa worked with the illustrator, Carter Parent's, mother, Trisha, and in February of 2010 she met Brannan Parent, whom she married in June 2011. Vanessa is the mother to Kiley and a step-mother to Olivia, Abigail, and Emily. Vanessa and her family also have two dogs, a mastiff named Sadie and a terrier named Jesse. When Kiley was younger, she would beg for made-up bedtime stories. Vanessa would have to make up new stories each evening with different characters because Kiley would point out if the stories were similar. For years, Vanessa made up bedtime stories, and Kie's Great Journey was Kiley's favorite. Even though Kiley has since outgrown bedtime stories, Vanessa still enjoys writing children's stories. Vanessa and her family love to swim in their pool and travel to stunning places. Vanessa and Brannan believe it is important to make memories with their family, and that is why, for Christmas, they give their children a vacation instead of gifts. Vanessa's favorite place to travel is anywhere there is a beach and an ocean. Family is very important to Vanessa and Brannan and they always make time for their loved ones.

Becoming an adult during the 1950s, Martin Henrichs holds many of the values that were important during that time. In order to keep these values intact, he organized a local conservative group. For his message to be heard, Henrichs decided to share his life experiences, such as smuggling letters out of the Soviet Union to Jews in America and experimenting with the sexual revolution. He gives examples of how much America has changed and may be spinning out of control. About the AuthorMartin Henrichs was born in Kansas and grew up under the influence of World War II and the Great Depression. He graduated from Valparaiso University and received his Master's degree from Indiana University. Henrichs was a teacher for 34 years. Henrichs has recently retired from playing the organ for his church after 65 years. He has also written various columns and journals throughout his career.

Malpractice is a tale that shows insights into the dynamics of a malpractice lawsuit and the bitter tensions between doctors and lawyers.About the AuthorJJ Perry completed cardiology training in the early 1980s as the field began to explode with advances. He acquired a very broad skill set in his career, which has made him desirable in smaller cities where such variety is appreciated. His second, current, and permanent wife has, as a nurse, seen him at work and has heard a few of the thousands of expressions of gratitude for saving a life. She has also seen, up close and personal, the toll that a career in high-stress medicine extracts, something he has tried to convey in this story. Along with Malpractice, Perry has also authored Between Love and Money and REAP 23.

In this literary work you will stop asking God "why." We commit murder, rape, torture, embezzlement, drug abuse, fraud and every act of devilment that is known against God! How can this be when we say we love God? We need to quit lying, for it is for certain: Thy kingdom is not coming until Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven! The only way that will happen is if you quit asking "why" when you have committed the very evil you are asking deliverance from. Overstand what you say you understand. This is the only way to love God and bring His kingdom to earth.About the AuthorGilbert Lee Zeno loves knowledge and enlightening others. He is a father of two and a grandfather of five. He is an enthusiastic listener who loves sharing with others. A vegetarian, Zeno exercises regularly and loves the simple life.

Spirits are supposed to live among us in harmony, but the spirits in this house are possessive and want to take over the house. The new family moving in is not so easily scared and they use the spiritual powers of the monotheistic religions to fight the evil beings. Will this family be able to defeat them and claim the house or will it remain haunted forever?About the AuthorAfi Bhai graduated from Hofstra University in New York with a degree in Finance. The first few years of his career were in Banking and then he moved into healthcare for a number of years. Now Afi Bhai spends most of his time writing and spending time with his family in Chandler, Arizona. Please visit his website at www.AfiBhai.com for more of his writings.

If someone had said to her twenty-five years ago that she would be living the life she's living, Merredith F. Perkins, Ph.D. would have questioned his or her sanity. She would have been an ardent disbeliever. The fortune of writing was bestowed upon her a long time ago, but she did not know that twenty-five years of reflective writing and her poems would show up in a book at this stage of her life. In her golden years, Dr. Perkins is writing and sharing her poetry with the public to show that we all have a lot in common and that we all stumble humbly through our life's journey. In taking stock of her life and understanding a little bit of what her life has been for, she is learning that the puzzle pieces were being laid on a path long before she arrived at that path. Poems of Love, Struggle, and Change is a collection of poetic expressions on topics about love in relationships, struggling with expressions of self-awareness, and engaging in the friction of self-discovery as a way to gauge internal and external explorations as life unfolds.About the AuthorMerredith F. Perkins, Ph.D. is retired from the Prince George's County Public School System. She currently volunteers for the Summer Literacy Program at the library and loves interacting with the children in her community. She is proud to honor speaking engagements with audiences at organizations. Dr. Perkins is the author of three previous books. Hi, It's Me - A Memoir by Toismom and The Saga of Toi and Me - A Memoir recount the powerfully moving reminiscence of her life with her daughter who died all too early at the age of thirty-nine. Just a Moment: A Conversation is a collection of personal experiences and exercises to encourage self-reflection and self-improvement.

There's a strange, strange land way up north where cabbages grow giant and colors shimmer in the night sky, where dogs pull sleds across the snow and whales dance in the ocean. Where is this strange and magical place? You'll have to read to find out!About the AuthorSudie Thormahlen is a special education aide and has worked in schools for more than twenty years. She is the mother of two sons, has two great daughters-in-law, and six angel grandchildren. She enjoys writing, painting, photography, and traveling with her husband.

Named for the British warrior queen of the first century, Boudicca is an advanced sailing vessel that is sent out by governmental authorities to fight modern-day piracy on the high seas. Full of adventures, intrigue, and thrilling battles, Lee Sheffield's exciting new novel pays tribute to the "women and men that have given the ultimate in the line of duty as EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)… These people exhibit the epitome of what it is to be in the field and the philosophy of risk so that the mission can proceed and that lives will be saved. These are the narratives of their demise. The reason the women of this dedication and the story are cited is because no one knows outside the service." About the Author Lee Sheffield is originally from Wyoming, having traveled extensively, both in the US Air Force as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, as a working cowboy, and while working as a Construction Project Engineer, having advanced from Drafter to his last position. In the meantime, he advanced his education through a Bachelor's and finally a Master's degree in Management. This is one of the several novels he has written since retiring to Washington State.

The Capitol Expressway is a fantasy retelling of the unending struggle between John Locke and Thomas Hobbes for the civilized soul. In the Aquarian Age, individualism, the source of all evil, has been replaced by social cooperation, resulting in equality, peace, and harmony. Rehabilitation has replaced punishment. Yet for some reason, God keeps sending babies on earth who are unique individuals and who grow up wishing to express themselves as such. How can a perfect society protect itself from this danger? Perhaps by redefining what it means to be human. Fetuses are aborted and the elderly are euthanized. Both are considered non-violent procedures. Why shouldn't those who are cancerous to society be eliminated as well? This is the story of a government administrator who cannot define the difference between cowardice and bravery in a society in which there are no enemies, who is torn by his desires and the advantages that the society his given him, and who is unable to decide whether goodness resides in himself or in heaven, until love answers those questions for him.About the AuthorRichard Siciliano was born and raised in Connecticut. He was an anti-war and community activist and spent many years working for social services agencies. He now lives in a small town in Northern California.

A Sound from Above is a unique and immersive collection of poetry. It stretches through different modes and aspects of words and plays fantastically with the reader's mind. Retaining almost entirely a life of its own, readers can nearly find the rhythmic music palpable. There is an array of different topics and themes colored brightly through the sonorous verges of sound that lay underneath the vowels which are intensified by the continual rhythm of the words. Readers will surely fall captive to the music and rhythmically sway through youth, love, beauty, and life. A Sound from Above depicts dreams that scarcely may evade the blink of an eye, and dreams that are strewn with love. They make us worry a little and feel a little glad in the end.About the AuthorA little after becoming twenty, Victor Grant decisively wrote A Sound from Above underneath the passion that flows brightly over the mind of any young man immersed in the everyday and the subtler joys of the night.

Writer and photographer, I am a native of the Philippines who grew up and lived in various countries, resulting in photography and writing becoming integral pillars of my soul and, hence, inseparable from my being. The urge to write about what I photograph or match a photograph to my writings are processes that are never far from one another. In the same manner, while on retreat in the mountains of Kodaikanal, India, one year, photography transcended into a form of prayer. When I need to find my center or escape the madness of the world around me, I grab my camera and immerse myself in a world that understands me, and I it. My novels deal with controversial social issues that span the globe. The stories are not meant for the reader to swoon over and fall in love momentarily for a shallow romance. I want the audience to cry with me, to be enraged, be disgusted, and after turning the last page, they should be more vigilant. All my books and stories are supported by extensive travel and research, in addition to firsthand experience, having been a development worker in Asia for over 15 years and seen horrors that few will ever write about. My life experiences are the foundation for my novels, and I write from the soul, not an empty page.

Drawing upon her experiences, Enedina Marquez reflects on life and the state of the world around her in this thoughtful, deeply personal collection of poetry. About the AuthorEnedina Marquez began her admiration for poetry as a little girl while living in Morelia, Mexico. She's always loved to write, and it comes to her naturally. Marquez moved to San Francisco in her early twenties after marrying her husband. From there, she started her journey to become a US citizen. She learned to write and read English by reading books and the newspaper. She has a passion for reading and learning about world history, poetry, and art. She also loves gardening and cooking. After the death of her husband of 57 years in December of 2017, Marquez wrote poetry to help her cope with the loss. She loves and misses her husband dearly. She has five children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

In this short story, children are introduced to a bat named Gregory. During Gregory's journey, children are taught important lessons about friendship and acceptance. Gregory the Bat's story will inspire kids to develop empathy for others and, hopefully, give them curiosity to learn more about bats. About the Authors Both Kelly M and Elizabeth McGlone are native Hoosiers. This is their first published work, but they have written several other books over the years. Other than writing, Elizabeth and Kelly enjoy singing, spending time together, canoeing, and hiking. They both enjoy outdoor activities.

Rachel has been living her dream as a lawyer in a top New York City law firm, and is living with Ben who she met and fell in love with during law school. Now she is looking to make a career change and is confident that, with Ben's support, she will succeed. But then Rachel's life takes an unexpected turn and she is forced to face her fears and take a leap of faith that will ultimately lead her to find true happiness. About the AuthorMelissa Pavese lives in New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and French bulldog. She enjoys playing tennis and visiting new places with her family. She hopes that Just Around the Corner will warm readers' hearts and inspire those who are facing challenges.

From the days of the American Revolution through the current Operation New Dawn, service men and women have returned from duty emotionally and physically wounded. They are greeted with a lack of federal benefits, the stigmatization associated with the military and mental illness, and a shortage of avenues for psychological and treatment and support. Overcoming Survival Mode details these and other challenges veterans face as they return to mainstream American society and provides education and tools to help veterans and those who care about them at this critical time in their lives. Anna Rosa R. Alonzo shares knowledge from her research and years of experience working with veterans who have returned home. Her passion also comes from personal experience as the wife of a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy, who served three tours over eleven years, and as the granddaughter of a veteran of the Vietnam War. She hopes readers will come away with a better understanding of the struggle of veterans and some of the tools available to help them become resilient and thrive as they reintegrate into civilian life.About the AuthorAs the wife of an army and navy veteran, Anna Rosa R. Alonzo is passionate about issues affecting veterans. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, an associate's in social sciences, and is pursuing a master's degree. Alonzo is the adventurous mother of a beautiful daughter and enjoys spending time with her family and in the great outdoors. She loves living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rebecca and her brother JJ are so excited! Summer has just begun, and they can't wait to find out where their family is going on their yearly trip! Rebecca's Adventure: The Enchanted Seashells is a magical tale that takes a little girl and her best friend on a wonderful experience. This book will bring joy and smiles to those who read it and remind them that helping others is a very good feeling, whether it is a person or animal. We all need to be open-minded to believe when something may seem unbelievable; compromise with loved ones and friends will make us strong and caring people.About the AuthorDiana Johnson Narod was born in 1953 and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She now resides in Long Island, New York, with her husband, Jeff. They are grandparents to nine grandchildren. A newly published author, Diana always had a passion for writing but could never afford to go to college and take journalism, so this is, in fact, a dream come true for her.

In Sydney Pruitt-Fraser's Can You Believe, 3 Generations Live In The Same Apartment?, she portrays generational living, giving and providing love and developmentally appropriate experiences to children despite the makeup of the accepted father/mother traditional family setting. Douglas is the author's first grandchild, and if she had to provide a home for her daughter and grandson, she was prepared to do so. Her living environment included then the care of her own mother and daughters, Brett and Hope. They enjoyed providing for and loving Douglas and he knew it. There are many different kinds of family settings. The important element in any is to let there be love. Sydney Pruitt-Fraser's intentions are to write two more books on the experiences of her grandson growing up in New York City.About the AuthorSydney Pruitt-Fraser is a retired Early Childhood Education Consultant from the Department of Health, Bureau of Daycare in the city of New York. She has extensive experience in early childhood education, supervision, training and evaluation. Sydney Pruitt-Fraser is now an independent consultant for many infant and preschool Head Start programs.

It's easy to get caught up in negative things in our everyday lives. Author Elect Lady Fayette M. Howard Evangelist got caught up in crime, drugs, and alcohol-all of which had an extremely negative effect on her and her family. After being lost in the cruel and dark world that was her life for such a long time, she finally found God-the only light and way to true happiness. The Open Book is just that-no more secrets, no more lies, just the bittersweet truth. We may all learn something about the path to Jesus through Fayette's experiences-we just have to keep an open mind.About the AuthorElect Lady Fayette M. Howard Evangelist's hobbies include caring for the elderly and children and working in and out of her church. She enjoys helping the hungry and less fortunate by sending funds or by cooking meals for them.

When Kathrina first travels to the United States from Manila with her family, she is excited to see a new country and experience a new culture. In an unexpected turn of events, she remains in the US and lives there. Years later, Kathrina finds herself working for a cranky, ungrateful man and dating a lackluster boyfriend with no ambitions. Kathrina wants to be an American citizen, and live without fear of deportation. Her heart longs for her American dream to be fulfilled and she will stop at nothing to achieve it.Amazon ReviewsFive Stars: Goals, aspirations, bump on the road, and challenges all mixed of tangled web in the pursuit of the Love and American dream. Looking forward what's on the next corner. Nicely written. Good Job.Five Stars: I definitely recommend this book to other readers! Love it! Kudos!Five Stars: Highly recommend! Can't wait to read the continuation.

In Abused, Overused and Meaningless, Kathleen Kush and Chery Jimenez tell true stories taken from their lives and drawn from surveys and interviews with others concerning depression and suicide caused by mental or physical abuse. Some information has been gathered from various print publications, social media posts or other online sources and television media regarding historical and biographical stories. The authors also draw from their personal experiences. Both authors have attempted suicide at least once in their lives. They feel that there are many people who are depressed and afraid to relate their stories because of embarrassment or fear of repercussions. Instead, these people suffer in silence from issues such as depression, PTSD and DID. The authors hope that this book will let those who are suffering know that they are not alone. Their fear can be overcome with nurturing and therapy.About the AuthorsKathleen Kush was born and raised as Catholic in the northern Midwest. She earned her degree in Human Resource Management at a missionary Baptist University and is now a confirmed Humanist. Kush and Jim, her significant other, are retired and enjoy living near the Atlantic Ocean. Always an avid reader and volunteer, Kush is now writing a variety of books, from true life stories to children's books and magazine and newspaper articles. She has assisted in literacy, including teaching the dyslexic as well as English as a second language to Hispanic immigrants. She has also assisted with many theatrical productions, including tasks such as marketing, box office management and costume design. Eventually she will attempt writing mysteries or psychological thrillers.Chery Jimenez was raised by her birth mother's sister. She has studied nursing, gerontology, forensics, philosophy, art and paranormal phenomenon and proof. She battles Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Jimenez lived in Mexico for over fourteen years, first in a small fishing village, and then in a very large city, the Capital of Baja. She was a regular contributor to the San Felipe News, a local monthly paper for the American and Canadian population.Jimenez has begun writing several books: non-fiction, fiction and autobiographical. Without collaborating with Kush, nothing would have been completed. They plan to work together on many future publications of diverse genres.

Broke and Going to Mars demonstrates the ways in which we must, as a nation, save America from financial default. The United States is currently at $20,000,000,000,000 of debt - which is well past what many economists consider default territory. Allen Newman strongly believes our politicians need to address this issue. He shows why voters need to know what is at stake: saving the American Empire of Good and Plenty, maintaining a big military, or saving their American retirement dream and social programs. Newman's belief that what to save and what to cut should be the people's decision (as our government is of the people, by the people, and for the people) is based on his research on the history of nations and empires and how they rose and fell, as well as recent studies by economists on the nature of debt such as the novel, White House Burning. As depicted in Broke and Going to Mars, in order to prevent America from becoming a military/police state or social state, voters must be involved. Newman hopes that readers will understand the magnitude of the issues of our national debt and raise awareness in their homes, communities, and country as a whole.About the AuthorAllen Newman is a graduate of Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan, with a degree in data processing. He currently resides in Hartland, Michigan, after retiring in 2009. A student of history, Newman has read extensively on the Civil War, the American West, and generally all things American along with the history of Medieval Europe and the Roman Empire.

Kirk Abner's life was normal. Aspirational, even. His childhood was enjoyable. His parents were loving and successful. He attended private school, and by the time he finished college, some of his work was recognized by President Ronald Reagan. But what looked like happiness on paper couldn't be further from the truth. By the time Kirk turned forty-one-years old, he was overwhelmed. Life was not what he hoped it would be. Disappointments led to frustration which fueled anger. After months and years of the same, it turned to depression. Finally, he had become suicidal. While Kirk courageously persevered from a state of despair to overcome his suicidal disposition, his experience begs the question: How does a person with a strong and healthy upbringing reach such a drastic conclusion - to commit suicide? Kirk confronts this critical question in Flower Dog Man - and offers compelling answers that can strengthen any person's resolve to live, and live meaningfully."A welcome antidote to the anxiety-inducing tensions of the everyday world… a lifetime of precisely distilled experiences expertly concentrated." - Kirkus Reviews

In the continuing saga, the ODD TWINS will develop and their utmost secrets will be revealed. The mysteries of life will be highlighted and the journey into the unknown will take the reader to an area that is truly unchartered. The child care center and its inhabitants will be exposed and its primary purpose will be revealed.The fascination with the characters in book one will continue and the reader will surely become fixated with the unusual and intriguing characters in book two. Police work, espionage, love, sex and the journey into the occult, will baffle the mind and keep the reader in suspense throughout looking for answers.Take the journey and enjoy this unusual tale with unusual and somewhat charismatic characters that will have you yearning for more.ENJOY THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE! CONTINUE THE JOURNEY!

An international economist, Toru Nakamura, PhD has served in consulting and executive roles advising many private and public organizations around the world. Sharing a wide-ranging view is necessary to the future of our troubled world. However, too many social scientists have become increasingly specialized, paying little attention to what other disciplines are discovering and are losing a humanist perspective. In the process, they ignore the imagination and the importance of virtues like love or trust to bind us together. As the twenty-first century began, Dr. Nakamura began to visit some ruins of the world. He was awestruck at the prehistoric ruins called Göbekli Tepe, which was unearthed in the mid-1990s in southeastern Turkey. Later, Dr. Nakamura learned that the Greek symbol of the caduceus, a wand topped with wings and two entwined snakes, likely originated at this remarkable prehistoric site. There, as the last Ice Age was ending, the human imagination that led to the birth of civilization burst out. About the AuthorToru Nakamura, PhD dedicated his first book (in Japanese) to his late daughter, Chorister. Dr. Nakamura's son is an artist. He gives meaning and purpose to Dr. Nakamura's life, often sending him pictures of his own growing son. Besides travelling and reading, Dr. Nakamura loves walking in the park, gardening, listening to music to have peace of mind, and, of course, enjoying good food with good friends.

In this short story, children are introduced to a bat named Gregory. During Gregory's journey, children are taught important lessons about friendship and acceptance. Gregory the Bat's story will inspire kids to develop empathy for others and, hopefully, give them curiosity to learn more about bats. About the AuthorsBoth Kelly M and Elizabeth McGlone are native Hoosiers. This is their first published work, but they have written several other books over the years. Other than writing, Elizabeth and Kelly enjoy singing, spending time together, canoeing, and hiking. They both enjoy outdoor activities.

The west side of Detroit in the 1950s: That's where this story begins, in a working-class neighborhood, where the fathers were World War II veterans and the mothers were housewives and a young boy's world was confined to the street he lived on. But as the narrator grows up through the '50s and '60s, America is going through tense changes-changes reflected in his own family and his neighborhood. Touching on the issues of the time, especially white flight and race relations, A Fry Swims the Tuck tells a story of a boy and his family, of loss, and of the lessons we learn when those we love are lost.About the AuthorKevin M. Lewis lives in Michigan.

I Had To is "Feefee" Allan Richard Tracy's personal account of his life up to and after undergoing sex change surgery in 1986. Tracy describes himself as a tormented individual "who went from good to bad" trying to address years of obsessive guilt. He details his relentless quest for happiness and perfection in the eyes of God, a search that led him to a new identity and life as Allana Tracy. Tracy shares his reflections on his decision and urges readers to take his story as a warning of the destruction the decision may cause. Tracy's story is one of a pioneer and a powerful, honest look at a man's journey towards discovering who he truly is. About the Author"Feefee" Allan Richard Tracy was born in 1950 in East Chicago, Indiana. As a child he experienced intense feelings of guilt and confusion that plagued him into adulthood. While married with children at home, he secretly underwent sex change surgery, not knowing he would later regret it. Thirty years later, while hospitalized with a broken hip, he shared his story with a doctor, along with his belief that sex change surgery should be banned. The doctor suggested to him that he write a book about his experience and the lessons others can learn from his experience.

In Starting Over, there seemed to be little hope for lovers Tina and Rick. In the second installment of this four-part series, Tina and Rick's relationship is tested to different limits. With new stipulations and dramatic scenarios, will this intense romantic relationship be able to survive? With parenthood being thrown into the mix, Rick and Tina must give it their all in order for their love to last.About the AuthorAside from writing books, T.M. Stahl has been a nurse for over 25 years. She is still employed in the community. Stahl began her writing career about 2 years ago after the passing of her husband, but she has had a passion for writing since her creative writing class in high school. She resides in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and has a son, two step-daughters, and four grandchildren.

Terrence Tortoise had dreamed of being a professional sprinter as far back as he could remember. He has enjoyed running ever since he witnessed his childhood hero, Matthew Squirrel, win eleven gold medals. Watching his hero race with such speed inspired Terrence to follow in his idol's footsteps. When news of the chance of a lifetime to race against the H.A.R.E., Terrence jumps at the chance! The Footrace Showdown is a delightful Aesopian tale that shows us that with a little dedication and perseverance, the impossible is possible!

She never knew who she married. After ten years of being sheltered from the real world, her marriage turns suddenly into a horror story when she learns that her husband is a closet cross dresser. Thinking divorce is the only solution, little does Mary realize where this road will take her. As she begins to lose everything, her little boy suddenly vanishes without a trace. It soon becomes evident that her ex-husband is involved in having him sent away. In the frantic weeks that follow, she is constantly in search of her missing child. During her journey, she is led into an adventure of perverse behaviors and enormous deception, which she has never dreamed of. Will she ever be successful in bringing her son home or will the deceitful life her husband has been living prevail? This story is a struggle of a mother's search for justice, her son, and her way of life. About the AuthorPaulina Paulson is a previous Fortune 500 Company executive assistant of 20 years and also stay-at-home mom of 14 years. In 1997, Paulson started a bed and breakfast, which was very successful, where she and her husband welcomed guests from around the world year round. After retiring, her hobbies consist of painting, quilting, sewing, reading, writing editorials, and embroidery work. Paulson is a mother to three children and currently resides in Maine where she enjoys family and friends and can always be found writing.