Carrie StilesCarrie Stiles is a native northern New Englander and storyteller who's been weaving tales since childhood. Despite a successful career in business, writing has always been her true passion. She's written 30 continuing education courses, ghostwritten nd edited 9 books, written several works of fiction, and crafted countless promotional articles online. She has recently turned her attention to crafting children's stories with a special appeal to parents. The Beautiful Doll is her first children's book in print.As a single mother, Carrie used to make up stories for her daughter, Jennah, using inspiration from wall paintings in her home. Eventually, she started jotting down some of these tales, including The Big Fat Thumb, Marsha Doesn't Live Here Anymore, and Only an Apple. Lately, she's been busy with exciting new works that include When Kitty Sleeps Too Long, Lady Cardinal, Ice Cream Wars Old and Stinky, and The Beautiful Doll. Armed with an MBA and a certification in children's book writing from the Institute of Children's Literature, Carrie's dedication to her craft is evident. She is also a proud member of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Now that her daughter is grown with a family of her own, Carrie loves crafting stories for her two grandchildren, Olivia and Madilyn, who serve as her most insightful critics. Read More Read Less