C J WardC. J. Ward was born and raised in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, and has lived there most of her life. She has forever had a love of books that has compelled her to begin writing her own. She was a juvenile probation officer for 23 years, which, among oter things, has had a great influence on her life. She is married to her best friend and together they have raised two beautiful children. C. J., her husband, and their dog, Lillie, are avid campers who enjoy frequent weekend trips with friends. You will find that her characters love the outdoors as much as she does. Read More Read Less