Pat Gaines worked 22 years in the Lincoln County, Oklahoma courthouse, and retired in 2003 after running the County Election Board Office for many years.  Pat and her husband Jerry have two grown children and three grandchildren.  She is a member of the Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc., Web Writing Wonders, New England Ancestors, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Lincoln County Historical Society. She is the current Senior Editor for Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.   PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE: | O. O. Octopus (Children's Picture Book) | The Journal of Amos Hannah (Non-Fiction / History)

My biggest achievement was getting the Journal into publication. My most valued achievement is the 30 years that I have been teaching the Bible to adults in my local church. Have received no awards so far.