Laurel McHargue was raised as "Daughter #4" of five girls in Braintree, MA. After attending Smith College for three semesters, she then went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy in 1983 with the fourth class to include women. Her constant quest for adventure landed her in Leadville, CO where she has taught and currently resides with her husband and German Shepherd. Laurel has co-edited Not Your Mother's Book...On Being a Stupid Kid (Publishing Syndicate), has several short stories in other books in the series and several stories published in Colorado Central Magazine. Watch f...