Stacie Morrell is a fifth generation Oreg onian and daughter of English professors, so really none of this is her fault. Reading and word games were part of every evening growing up, and Scrabble was played with vicious intention to win (and use as many obscure words as possible.) In an effort to work through and live with increasing depression and anxiety, Stacie began writing again in her late 30's. She predominately writes children's and poetry books, with three picture books, a middle reader and a poetry collection currently published, with more on the way. Stacie also works in the non-profit sector as a thrift store and online sales professional assisting organizations in maximizing the value of their in-kind donations to benefit their missions. As a non-profit professional she has worked with at-risk youth and families, homeless, employment, emergency services, libraries and animal rescue.