I was born in Knoxville, Tennesse daughter of a career Army seargeant. I lived around the world and saw many things and experienced different cultures very early in life. I eventually settled back in Tennesse where I finished growing up. I have always been an introspective extrovert who loves animals, the outdoors and any means of self expression. I developed an early interest in painting animals and landscapes, especially horses and reading everything I could get my hands on. My family lived in the city and my father didn't like horses so I couldn't have one o more...