Lisa SmelterAlthough Lisa has been a teacher for a longer period of time than she has been a romance writer, she is well-practiced at observation. It's an essential element of the former occupation and a wonderful resource for the latter. More than a few colleages found love and married during Lisa's career, and she has watched them navigate the minefields of gossip and innuendo. As for writing about the joy of teaching, well, that was as natural as breathing for her. Much of Joy's experiences in her year at LHS mirror those of Lisa throughout a rewarding and memorable career. Now, as she turns toward fulltime writing, she cherishes memories of lives touched as well as those who've left an indelible imprint on hers. Read More Read Less