(continued)... After college, I met my husband, we married and moved around with the Coast Guard. Twenty years later, ironies of ironies, I find myself back here with my young family. Doing what? Why promoting the area, of course!

My writing career began with The Mystery at Hotel Ormond. The story was written for our (then) 8 year-old daughter who wanted nothing to do with her mother’s hometown. (Fancy that!) Constructing this adventure around names and landmarks just becoming familiar to her was my attempt to help my daughter feel more at home. And you know what? It worked.

It worked so well that when our mayor was selecting a book for the "One Book, One Community~Ormond Beach" literacy campaign, he selected mine.

The past three years have been a blur of public appearances, contests, walking tours and lectures. I've sure gotten my 25 cents worth. Thanks, Mom, for calling "heads."

Teachers! Be sure to check out how you can get a free copy of my books (and a lesson plan.) Activities Directors! Our walking tours are a great way to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Readers! I'd love to hear from you. Contact me any time via marian@marianstomblin.com.