Author Deena Bouknight lived in Western North Carolina for 10 years and now resides in South Carolina with her husband and two adopted children. She is a freelance writer, contributing to regional, national, and international publications for more than 30 years. She has written a children's book, A Wintry Day Walk, and contributed to three non-fiction books: Portraits of Grace, Humor for a Sister's Heart, and Big Book of Christmas Joy. She is also a teacher of literature and writing.