Valerie Allen, psychologist, author, and speaker writes fiction, nonfiction, and books for children. Her short stories and articles have been published nationwide. She is the author of novels which reflect family issues, Suffer the Little Children and Sins of the Father. Her children's books for grades two to five, focus on friendship and understanding, Summer School for Smarties and Bad Hair, Good Hat, New Friends. Professionally, Dr. Allen has published a self-help book, Beyond the Inkblots: Confusion to Harmony, which offers simple truths to calm anxiety and discover inner peace. She is a m...