Lynne KolzeLynne M. Kolze grew up near Chicago but has called the Twin Cities her home for over thirty years. Before she began writing nonfiction, she earned bachelor's degrees in natural resources and water resources management and a master's degree in public ffairs from Indiana University. Kolze's guiding passion was public service, beginning her career as an environmental planner for the US Environmental Protection Agency and later working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. She has extensive experience in writing, public speaking, policy making, and citizen engagement.Kolze enjoys connecting with her friends and family whether in person, by phone, or through letter writing. She finds joy and meaning in the soulful art of handwritten letters, believing this form of communication is often the most authentic, joyful, and remarkable of all. Kolze also enjoys tending her gardens, traveling, hiking with her husband, Allen, and spending time with her adult children, Laura and Ian. Read More Read Less