Ruth FanshawRuth Fanshaw has been writing poetry for nearly four decades, either to explore and process her life experiences or to celebrate the things she loves. Her work has appeared in the Christian poetry journal Time of Singing, and she is currently approacing more magazines for publication. Flying Free - Poems for Pilgrim Hearts is her first book release and has garnered five Readers' Favourite five star reviews. Ruth is a full-time geek, and wishes you could get paid for that. Amongst the great loves of her life are books, trees, and the ocean - not forgetting tea and pizza! She's a huge fan of Doctor Who, The West Wing, and NCIS, and is shamelessly addicted to her favourite band, The Piano Guys. Ruth has a neuro-immune condition called M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). She has also navigated two breakdowns, and many bouts of anxiety and depression. Living with these illnesses has challenged her in her faith yet also enabled her to experience God's love and faithfulness on a deeper level. Ruth has been a committed Christian since 1990. Her faith is the bedrock of her life, and informs all her writing. Read More Read Less