The author is a retired Michigan educator and attended the University of Michigan, Olivet College and Eastern Michigan University. She enjoys photography, travel, writing, oil and acrylic art. HIDDEN IN GRANITE is a fictional tale of a man who was determined to find treasure hidden by the notorious privateer turned (some say) pirate, Captain William Kidd. The story is based in Acadia and contains many facts about the area. HI, MY NAME IS LANEY and LANEY'S DAY IN BAR HARBOR are two books for children about Laney, a rescued cocker spaniel who goes with her owners to visit Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine. ACADIA'S HOT SPOTS is a quick glimpse of the highlights of Acadia National Park. Other books for children are GORDIE AND LANEY VISIT THE PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT AND FORT WILLIAMS PARK and HOW DO MAINE DOGS HAVE FUN? Her latest publication, I LOVE MAINE; MY HOME, emphasizes the uniqueness of Maine and is dedicated to the children of Maine.