Yvonne was born in Everett, Washington and attended the University of Washington School of Communication. She married and worked in the family manufacturing business as advertising director for 35 years. She is a world traveler, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and many countries in between. Yvonne has won awards for her haiku, poetry, playwriting and community service. She makes her home in Seattle and Vashon, Washington and enjoys writing, crafts, gardening and spending time with her family.