Ana's book was dedicated to EJ Burgay. EJ was the first woman to win the Toastmasters International Championship. She was a successful, government lawyer inspite of her blindness. She was a dear friend and mentor.	RaVonda Dalton-Rann composed the beautiful poem at the end of my book. She inspires inter-racial sisterhood in Winston-Salem.
Garnet Laird (left) and Pat Thomas were volunteers at the Tallahassee, FL Girl Scout Council where I worked. Garnet is featured in "Babes in the Woods," a story about the character of two amazing women over 70 on a camping trip during a flash flood.	Reuniting with a special friend, Huldah Bredenburg, in St. Pete, FL. Huldah's home used to be an inspiration to me for it's peaceful harmony.
My husband, Robert, accompanied me to the Book Exposition of America in NY. He is wearing his shirt that says, "My wife wrestles alligators."	Women share their stories with me in Tampa, Florida. I'm always amazed at the stories women offer...their life experiences are filled with courage and strength.
Bobbie Caldwell knew me as a little girl in West Memphis, Arkansas. It is interesting to make friends with the people you know as adults when growing up.	Ann Tyndall encouraged me throughout the writing. She is in the "Best Friends" story and is constantly creating adventure and excitment in Morehead City, NC on the beach. She is an author herself.