Lawanda has been writing stories every since she was able to pick up a pencil. She loves to write about issues that women face every day. Lawanda has written professional for several internet companies and for her local newspaper. She has also won a national essay contest. Lawanda has been an English teacher for over 12 years, and she loves to encourage her students to write also. Lawanda is a busy mom, but in her spare time she likes to escape into the world of her many characters. Lawanda loves to write stories about real people and real situations. She finds inspiration in her classroom and the people around her. One of her greatest dreams is to have her books read and enjoyed world-wide. LaWanda Shields is a native of Mississippi. She is also to author of several books that have been published on Kindle including: How to Get Along with Your Kids: Survival Tips for Parents, How to Pay Less for Everything and Even Get Some Things for Free!, So, You Think You Want to Teacher: How to Be a Successful Novice Teacher, The Wedding, and Bed of Roses.