Following a fascinating career in professional fundraising, Annie was ready to write a book to help others. During her work travels she met scads of interesting people who always had a story, or two, to tell. It was then she realized how much she missed her mom who died unexpectedly when Annie was 12 years old. Together with her friend Christy Howard, they started the Read This...(R) series, purposeful, fill-in-the-blank guides that provide a place to journal memories and share thoughts with, about, and for loved ones. Their first book, Read This...(R) When I'm Dead, helps families get through the difficult days when a loved one passes. Presley learned early that moms do die unexpectedly, leaving the living in tatters. In addition to being loaded with helpful resources and references, the book is a reflection about what Presley wishes she knew about her mom. After Read This...(R) When I'm Dead won a 2015 Living Now book award, the women realized that the Read This...(R) series would be a unique tool to engage, educate, and inspire people to capture life's treasures. Their second book, Read This...(R) On Our Anniversary is a guide to help couples remember, record, celebrate and build on the strength in their relationships. Read This...(R) On Your Birthday, for a kid in your life and Read This...(R) About My House, to track home maintenance and upgrades are the third and fourth books in the series. See www.booksbyace.com and follow the Read This...(R) series at Read This Guru on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Annie has recently launched a children's book series about the older black mutt her family adopted from a shelter. See www.SamSeries.com to learn more about Sam's story of adoption, meeting Santa Claus and going on his first shopping trip to the pet store!Annie is available for public speaking appearances. See www.AnniePresley.guru
