Joanne Brand writes from the heart. She began penning her poems in 2001 after her husband died. She writes free-style and makes no excuses for her style. Her works are simple and may be enjoyed by anyone. The author Is retired, lives in the Denver, Colorado area and is an accomplished author, painter and a volunteer in various projects.. She feels her life experiences and her love of reading have given her valuable education and understanding. Her books are also found at Amazon.com. See Brand's website: joannebrand-author.com