Roanne (Hildreth) FitzGibbon was born and raised in Ohio. She comes from a long line of teachers, poets and musicians. Writing has always been one of her hobbies and passion. She enjoys putting her creative talents to use by writing short stories and poems for special events. With a background in retailing and customer service, Roanne also enjoys playing the piano and traveling. She lives with her husband, Tom, in the Dayton area. She is the mother of two grown daughters and has four grand-daughters.