Sammie Ward is a fiction and nonfiction writer who has sold more than 30 short stories to various confession magazines and e-zines. She has also written several health related articles that have been featured in "Amag, Family Digest, Jive," and "Global Woman Magazine." She is the author of "In The Name of Love, Love To behold, 7 Days," and "It's In The Rhythm." "Lace & Honor" is her fifth novel.