Valerie A. Nichols has had 25 years' teaching experience and published her first book in 2004.  She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and is a writing consultant in addition to leading writing workshops. She is as an active member of the PWC -Phoenix Writers' Club.Her book readings and signings include: Luke Air Force Base Glendale, AZ The Arizona Book Festival Phoenix, AZ Prescott Book Festival Prescott, AZ EAA Air Venture Oshkosh, WI Library Book Fair Fountain Hills, AZ