After the death of Judy Howard's husband in 2004, Judy became inspired to pursue writing and traveling. Her first book, a memoir titled, COAST TO COAST WITH A CAT AND A GHOST, is an inspirational and uplifting account of how to survive after the death of a loved one. Judy Howard's second book, GOING HOME WITH A CAT AND A GHOST, is a romantic mystery appealing to everyone in the second half of their life who has asked themselves, "What if?" Even in this work of fiction, Judy Howard delivers to the reader a message about how to rise above life's tragedies. Once again, in the author's third book, MASADA'S MARINE, the uplifting message of overcoming life's dramatic hurdles is delivered. Howard draws the reader into the life of a Marine Corps veteran who struggles with PTSD when he comes home from Iraq and, also, into the life of a dog named Masada, who becomes a service dog for the wounded warrior.Judy Howard began a dog grooming career at the age of eleven and still works part-time as a groomer. When Judy and her cat, Sportster, are not traveling in their Winnebago motorhome they reside in Sun City, California.Website: www.JudyHowardPublishing.com Email: jhoward1935@gmail.comBlog: The Cat's Perspective Of Reading, Writing And Life