Tess RaynesHey there, your author here; I'm a retired executive with a knack for turning life's absurdities into literary gold. Armed with a master's degree and a therapist's recommendation to spill my guts onto paper, I accidentally stumbled into a full-blown riting gig. It is like finding out your new hobby is actually your calling...who knew? My pen knows no bounds, darting effortlessly from heartwarming anecdotes to spine-tingling thrillers. You see, my life isn't your typical retirement tale. It started with noble intentions-to care for ailing parents-but quickly spiraled into a whirlwind of caregiving, pandemic pandemonium, and enough drama to make Netflix green with envy. Yet, through it all, I maintained my sense of humor and love for seeing the world through different eyes.My writing mirrors the eclectic tapestry of my experiences-some tales drawn from my own adventures, others plucked from the colorful characters in my orbit, and some cooked up from the depths of my imagination, which sometimes scares even me. You might even call it "unleashing the Kraken." The only constant? My unpredictable genre-hopping is much like my ever-changing moods. Now settled comfortably into my forever home, I spend my days at home, writing my thoughts in tales that traverse realms of Adventures, Thrillers, and Mysteries, sprinkled with a touch of Children's Books and a Romance or two. As you know, writing takes time, and I have several novels in the works. Therefore, follow me as an author to hear when my next book(s) will be coming out. When you think of me, you know I'm home by the lake, nursing my diet coke and regaling my loyal pups with my latest literary escapades. With at least a couple of decades left in the game of life, I aim to spend the bulk of it keeping you entertained-because, let's face it, doing what you love is the best plan.VISIThttp: //pagesbythelake.com Read More Read Less