Tammy Powley is a writer, designer, and teacher. She is the author of several jewelry books, including The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making; Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry; Jewelry and Beading Designs for Dummies; Making Mixed Media and Memory Jewelry; Making Designer Seed Bead, Stone, and Crystal Jewelry; and Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry. Besides print publications, Tammy writes her own weblog about crafting (Crafty Princess Diaries)at http://www.tammypowley.com.Tammy has studied a large variety of jewelry techniques, from beading to metalsmithing, and has worked extensively with glass, fibers, and paper art. After spending eight years on the art show circuit, she eventually turned to writing about art, though she continues to sell her work through special commissions and through her small web shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tammypowleyAlong with working as a freelance writer, Tammy is an Associate Professor of English and teaches composition, literature, and technical communications. Her book entitled Sweet Tea and Palm Trees: Conversations about Florida's Feminine Fiction will be published by McFarland in 2015. She resides in South Florida with her husband, Michael, and a house full of dogs and cats.