Teena Haywood was born in Evansville,IN and raised in Ripley, TN. She resides in Fort Wayne,IN with husband and best friend, Ted Haywood. Teena enjoys writing children's books and composing rhyming poems. She started writing while still in High School. She wrote two (2) successful stage plays: "A Teenager's Valetine" & "The Indiffent Twins". Both plays were directed by Mrs. Earlene Halliburton. Mrs. Halliburton was a major influence in Teena's decision to pursue a writing career.

"Doris, The Polka Dot Tortoise" is her first published children's book. It is now available for sale. To purchase go to: www.publishamerica.com