Q1.Please tell me more about yourself? A. I am a children's book author and love helping children learn about the Chesapeake Bay. I have written and self-published a ten-book series about the animals of the Bay and other special places in Maryland. I am 64 years old and live in Bowie, Maryland, with my husband Peter. I love cooking, baking, painting, gardening, walking, dancing, and swimming. I have one granddaughter. Q2. What are your favorite books to read? A. I read online about the Bay and other areas of Maryland. I enjoyed reading The Thorn Birds twice. Q3. Do you like coffee or tea? A. No, but I drink Coke and lots of water. Q4.How many books have you written? A. I have written and self-published 18 books for children and adults. Q5. Do you have a favorite bookstore? A. No, I am not a shopper. But I enjoy ordering online. Q6. Did you go to college for writing? A. No, but I took typing, shorthand, and business classes in high school. I started a virtual assistant busines