I grew up on a sailboat, sharing the tiny forecastle with my sister and the sail bags. Against all odds, we are still friends. We started sailing in California and ended in Argentina. My favorite stops along the way were Costa Rica, Panama, Isla Providencia, Key West, the Azores, the Canary Islands, and Brazil.During our voyages, my sister drew beautiful paper dolls for the both of us. We sewed amazing wardrobes for our stuffed animals. We became excellent swimmers and beach combers. We made up new lyrics for old songs. Canned food dominated our meals on crossings, so we really appreciated fresh fruit when we came into port. I dreamed of ice cream on the open ocean.We kept up with school through a program called Calvert out of Maryland.My dad read to us at night by the light of a kerosene lamp. Since then, I've always loved stories and wanted to write my own.I live in Taos, New Mexico with my husband, and two sons. We often see coyotes outside our window.For more, please visit my website at http://www.laurenbjorkman.com