Myrna Mcleod ( nee Houareau) is a Western Australian author. She is a published poetry, visual artist and designer. She holds several Diplomas, Certificates and a Bachlors Degree. Including from the Australian College of Journalism, Western Australian College of Art and Design, TAFE and a Bachlors degree from Edith Cowan University. In 1997 she was awarded the Editors Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry.. She has currently completed Certificates in Counselling and Psychology. And is the the author of the Children's book, Why does an elephant have a rainbow striped trunk and polka dot ears.