Ida Smith writes character driven stories about people with jagged journeys, usually-but not always-from a historical setting. Ida enjoys reading stories with unexpected twists and turns that also teach her about other cultures, time periods, and personalities. Because of her love of these types of stories, Ida also tries to write stories that show the jagged journeys our lives can sometimes take. Ida lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and a crazy dog named Taz. Learn more about Ida and her stories at: idasmithbooks.com.