Born and raised in the Midwest, creative expression has always been Shelley Walden's outlet. After moving west, she finally set down roots. During this time Shelley experienced the perils of abuse for more than a decade. Escape was simply not an end all to the problem. She used her creativity to purge the residual emotions and pain. This led her back to writing, poetry and a passion for painting. In 2011, Shelley's book "The Beaten Path" became available on Amazon. This is based on the actual true story. "Bound by Hatred" and "Smoking Mirrors," as well as her art are featured online at www.she...