Melinda Brasher has lived in Poland, Mexico, and the Czech Republic, teaching English as a Second Language and traveling every chance she gets. She loves leisurely hikes, season changes, games that require more skill than luck, grammar debates, and shelves stuffed with books. Her short work has been published in "Enchanted Conversation, Ellipsis Literature and Art, International Living, " and others. "Leaving Home" is her collection of short stories, flash fiction, and travel essays. Connect with her online at www.melindabrasher.com.