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M. Ward Leon had a long illustrious career in advertising having started his career working with many of the advertising legends of the Mad Men era. While working on the Volkswagen account, one of his ads was inducted into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Design.

Lonn Taylor retired in 2002 after twenty years as a historian on the staff of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. He is originally from Fort Worth and is a graduate of Texas Christian University. He is the author of numerous scholarly books and articles on the architecture and decorative arts of the Southwest.

Who is The Impossible Winterbourne?

Drew Dozier lives in Texas and calls San Angelo and Seguin home. She is a professional photographer, certified lay speaker, ropes course facilitator, and avid geocacher. God and the Bee was one of the first stories shared during "Children's Time" at church in Seguin. Seeing the beauty of God's world in everyday ways is her goal and she hopes that all who read this book will experience His wonder.

Billy Copeland grew up on ranches in South Texas around Beeville and San Antonio. Yes, in the 40s and 50s there were still ranches close to San Antonio! He went to Northside High School and was President of the 1954 class. He was drafted into the army in November, 1954, and served two years in Germany. After the army he went to San Antonio College at night while working during the day.

Karen Oakes is a mother of two grown children. She lives in Helotes, Texas, with her two schnauzers Mackenzie and Ella. Her stories are based on real life experiences about her children now and as they were growing up.

Helen Pankowski, M.D. is a psychiatrist known for using cutting edge modalities that integrate traditional medicine with alternative methods, successfully combining medications (as little as possible) with psychotherapy, kinesiology, energy healing, holistic lifestyle education, and intuition. Dr.

Joy Sewing is an American journalist and an award-winning fashion editor for the Houston Chronicle. She s also host of the Joyful Life Radio Show. She has interviewed hundreds of famous faces, from the late fashion designer Oscar de la Renta to Beyoncé. Her work has appeared in Money, People, Vibe, Shape, Time, Town & Country and other magazines.

Gil Dominguez is a San Antonio writer. He worked for thirty years as a civilian writer, editor, and public-affairs specialist with the Air Force before retiring in 2010. An Army Vietnam veteran, he holds a B.A. in journalism and English and a M.Ed. in government and literature, both from Texas State University in San Marcos, and a M.S.