This is the most recent in Meryl Taylor's Long series of literary offerings since 1987 when she first published "Earthbound" as a tribute to Elizabeth Steinberg, a murdered child from NYC. Proceeds went to the World Hunger Coalition. Since then Scraps , 1988, with New Horizons, in Chula Vista ,donated funds to Humane Society, Brown Mare, With Avante' Guard, In Missouri, gifted WWF, Big trouble on Hog's Back that helped Wounded Warriors and her other with Xibris aiding animal charities across the world. Widely published in magazines under pen names in the late 70's and winning contests with her teachers help...writing has been her passion and solace. Now with love,Charles at her side , She reaches out to those who hurt, need to heal, survive, move on and grow past live that no longer work. Living in Dayton ,Ohio area,now, She writes for adults and children who need to laugh at lives that may not always seem funny. with a freshly minted PhD, She soars into the stratosphere, to entertain and elighten. A mother and grandmother, ,sees life as a challenge ,a tunnel where that light is no roaring train but opportunity. To aspiring authors..WRITE ON...publish or perish !!!