Mary Schramski became a writer at age 10 when she wrote her first short story. From that time forward she knew her life would be filled with writing. After college, she began teaching English, and her interest in creativity and writing novels grew. Mary then wrote eleven novels for major publishers, such as WHAT TO KEEP, THE LIGHTHOUSE, and FALLING OUT OF BED. She has also self-published THE BEST PLACE TO BE and JASON GATSBY: A NOVEL. While earning her Ph.D. in Creative Writing, she focused on how people create. Now she teaches college English and creative writing. She also facilitates creativity workshops using HAPPINESS REHAB: Eight Creative Steps To A More Joyful Life, her newest book, co-authored with Jennifer Archer. "We connect creativity with joy and happiness and help readers realize creativity is a joyful way of life."