Barbara Smith is a writer, publisher and speaker. She has written and published 4 books including Simple Sudoku Volume 1. She also develops games and publishes articles on varying topics in newspapers, magazines and periodicals. As a middle school geography teacher, Barbara began making puzzles on her home computer as a way to engage students in the subject matter in a fun interactive way. Over the years, Barbara has continued to use puzzles as educational tools, and she has contributed her puzzles to national magazines, newspapers, etc. Barbara Smith resides in Tyler, TX with her husband and