Homesteading, house-holding, farming, gardening, being a wife and mother, and yes writing, too, represent the majority of ways Mary Ellen Ward spends her days. Believing in living well and eating well and days that end in a feeling of accomplishment, finding ways to incorporate some of the most valuable old-school ways of life into a busy modern one is what she truly enjoys. She considers herself highly fortunate to be able to do so, and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences with others who are similarly inclined. Look for more titles to come from Mary in the near future.