Native Sacramentan Kimberly Reed Edwards knew the sounds and scents of motorcycles before she could walk. Her father owned a small shop in downtown Sacramento. For four decades, she has written articles, stories and essays on lifestyle, culture and travel. She serves as president of the California Writers Club Sacramento. With an MA in education, she retired from the California Department of Education. She has three children, three grandchildren and cats Nacho and Tofu.