Brenda O'Bannion is a retired educator and a writer of faith-based historical fi ction with a little romance thrown in. She is a member of Centex Christian Writers and Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers. Book clubs often invite Brenda to present her books at their meetings. She also presents at educational conferences on the topics of autism and bullying, both of which are dealt with in her children's books.When not writing, Brenda enjoys reading, attending Bible studies at her church, leading a Women's Life Group, and volunteering at low-income apartment communities. She lives in Georgetown, Texas with her husband.