Shelissa Ann KearneyShelissa Kearney, a Georgia native, and former CEO and international model, moved to Hawaii in to start her family and while living on the island became inspired to write I WISH. She studied at the University of Hawaii and Harvard University before canging directions and creating her own path. After school she signed with an elite modeling agency, worked for several years all over the world appearing on magazine covers and in countless commercials, went on to formulate and develop a cosmetics line, wrote in her spare time, and dreamed of becoming a full-time writer. For 19 years Shelissa honed her beauty collection and in 2009 Shelissa began to write her first manuscript. I WISH is Shelissa's debut book and a beautifully crafted story of becoming happy where you're planted. Her books, filled with endearingly sweet characters, resonate deeply with readers around the world with their simple yet strong messages about kindness, gratitude and endearing love. Shelissa Kearney resides with her husband, son, and spunky dog Badgley in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and an award recipient of the Finest Under 40 for her dedication to philanthropic causes. Read More Read Less