Smith, Eslynne

Eslynne Smith grew up a Navy brat and experienced life as both an enlisted and commissioned spouse. A Democrat married to a Republican, Smith's blended family includes two children from his first marriage, one from hers, and two they had together.

Smith suffers from PTSD and is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, experiences she used to create the backstory for "Taming the Tida". Now retired, her work history includes bill collecting, mortgage underwriting, and negotiating repurchase agreements for failed mortgages.

Her ability to see trends has served Smith well in the past, helping h...