Beth McMurchieBeth McMurchie was born and raised on the prairies of Alberta. She entered university as a mature student in 1981 - obtaining a BA and RSW from the University of Calgary. Work followed as a child protection worker in both Alberta and British Columbiauntil her retirement in 1996. After retirement, she served in the Alberta education system as a school board trustee.

In 2009, Beth moved to Maple Ridge, B. C. Living in a new community, she became an active member of the Maple Ridge Public Library as well as Friends of the Library Association. It was in this enriched environment she wrote her first novel in a braided style. GOLDEN RIBBONS was inspired by the memories of a surrogate grandmother, and her tales as a domestic worker in the home of a Scottish aristocrat in the late 1800's. Beth's father, John McMurchie, was a veteran of World War One, having served in France and Belgium, 1916-1918.

Besides four children, Beth has four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Beth McMurchie lives at The Cedars in Mission, British Columbia. Read More Read Less