Smudge!

Mariah Clark Skewes, known in her real life as Mary Boyle, writes whimsical and touching books for children, teens, and adults, all with themes of imagination, perseverance, and hopefulness. Her degrees in Psychology and Special Education and her experience as a teacher, school administrator and parent guide her writing. She lives with her husband on a vineyard in the Sierra Nevada foothills, growing wine grapes and raising honeybees and Southdown Babydoll Sheep. When not writing, she enjoys volunteering as a CASA with children in foster care, running on trails, competing in world marathons, travelling, and spending time with her four adult children and their families. Her philosophy? Life may not be fair, but it can get better. For more information including contact, visit her website at mariahclarkskewes.com.