Lauri Barkman

A Texas native, Lauri moved to AZ in 1991, where she began her adventure in working with children. Lauri was the main caregiver for her younger siblings, while her mother worked full time, she also worked in the children's ministry at her church and other child care facilities. Lauri loves to spend time with friends and family, read, write, and watch Criminal dramas on TV. Lauri is currently in school to finish her bachelors degree for Entrepreneur studies, with a goal of one day opening her own book store. Currently Lauri is writing children's books only, but hopes to soon begin writing a novel. Check out Lauri's blog at http://lauriann-faint-hearted.blogspot.com