An Independent writer/editor since 1995, Lynda Exley is currently the editor for the "SanTan Sun News;" editor, writer and publicist for Five Star Publications; and a former editor/writer for "Arizona Parenting," "Houston Parent," "LA Parent" and "Ahwatukee Monthly," among other publications.Exley has to her credit more than 50 national and state awards for editing and writing. Most recently, she co-authored "Arizona Way Out West & Wacky," "Arizona Color Me Wacky" and "Arizona Way Out West & Witty: Library Edition," which won 2012 ONEBOOKAZ for kids. She is the recipient of Arizona Newspaper Association's "Best Entry Outstanding Writing" award, a three-time National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest winner for writing and editing, and has garnered more than a dozen first-place wins in the Arizona Press Women's Communications Contest.The co-founder of KidsCanPublish.com, Exley is also a public speaker on the topics of writing, public relations, book marketing, utilizing humor in the classroom and Arizona history for adults and children in grades one through eight. She uses her delightful sense of humor and upbeat personality to make learning as fun as it is educational. She camouflages lessons with silly antics, fun facts and interesting activities, presenting to thousands of students and teachers yearly. In addition to being a member of National Speakers Association, Exley is a member of Arizona Presswomen, National Federation of Presswomen and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.