Carla Coon has been happily married to her husband Darrell for 26 years, living in Upstate New York and raising their eight children. Carla’s first novel, THE GLEN is a synergy of two great passions: her love of religious studies and nature. Besides being a mother of eight children and running a busy household, Carla Coon’s professional experience included serving as Editor of a NY statewide publication LifeWorks, where she also contributed a monthly column. Her articles were published in the National Catholic Register, New Oxford Review, Catholic Faith & Family, Press & Sun-Bulletin and more. She was also Director of Religious Education at her parish. Once a ballroom dance instructor, Carla enjoys music and dance, roaming art museums, and travel with her husband. Currently she volunteers in the establishment of family support groups online and in Syracuse and Binghamton NY.