Shelly Snow Pordea is author of the Tracing Time Trilogy, a story which spans three generations of women who find their way in the world while seeking to save themselves and those they love. A timely message for a planet faced with irreversible damage, Tracing Time explores the potential of learning from the past in order to save our future. This time-travel love story is simply a message of hope and light for humanity and the planet we share. Her first children's book, The Hug Who Had No Arms debuted on Amazon as a #1 best seller in several categories. Inspired by a time when the world seemed to stop hugging, Shelly took to her love of drawing and storytelling to create a children's tale that will warm any heart. Shelly is a story coach who helps writers and creatives effectively communicate their stories to the world through her coaching at The Creativ U. She is a coffee and dark chocolate lover whose passion is connecting with others through the power of our stories.