Shirley writes, and illustrates her own books. Current releases include; "Coto, Child of the Ocean," "The Ghost Child of Camay Lane," her newest one, "Where the Sun Sets, and the Fire Man Rises, Part One" Upcoming, "Where the Sun Sets, and the Fire Man Rises, the conclusion." and the most recent, "Kita the Lion Cub." Shirley is a wife and mother of three. Shirley has two children, a boy age 10, and girl, age 9, still living at home. Her oldest is now an adult of 24 years living on his own. Shirley currently lives in Germany and hopes to return home soon.