Louella Bryant is the author of nine books of fiction, memoir, and biography. Her award-winning writing has appeared in magazines and anthologies. A graduate of George Washington University and Vermont College of Fine Arts, Louella is a former professor of creative writing at Spalding University. Currently Louella blogs, directs a writing group, and works as an independent editor from her home in Vermont. Originally from the south, when Louella married a New Englander, she brought her sweet tooth with her. Now she pours Vermont maple syrup over pretty much everything, but she still likes to "bless your heart." Visit her website at www.louellabryant.com.