Jane O’Brien resides in Western Michigan where she was born and raised. She is married and the mother of two daughters, both authors in their own right. She’s had a variety of jobs and hobbies throughout her life including, piano teacher, librarian, genealogist, gardener, and quilter. O’Brien loves to write about her experiences living along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and then later in the woods and near inland lakes and rivers. She takes much pride in being able to introduce people to her beautiful state.