Dr. Euthena M. Newman has a Master’s degree in Library Science and a PhD in education. Her earlier career was primarily as a faculty member in higher education. She is currently owner of an educational consulting company and a freelance writer. After years of publishing in the academic arena, this is her first novel. She credits the relationships and support of her family and friends as the fuel that powers her creative engine. She is presently working on a book of poetry. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, reading, and gardening.