Sheila AthensAs a child growing up in the Ozarks, Sheila Athens developed a love for the natural beauty of the outdoors and the quiet reflection involved in writing. Her earliest pieces included character sketches for her dolls and theatrical works for the neighbrhood children. After many years--which included marriage, a couple of careers, and earning a master's degree--she bought her first romance novel in a hotel gift shop and her new dream was born. Now, she writes stories that celebrate the power of love. In 2013, she became a finalist in the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest. She currently resides in the South with her husband of twenty-five years and their two teenage sons. Read More Read Less