Mattie Leonard

Mattie Leonard rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army to Sergeant First Class, SFC, E-7 before retiring after 20 years. During her last five years in the military, she worked in the White House Situation Room. When she is not writing, you can find her playing with her dogs or enjoying her back yard oasis.

She has authored three books:

1. "Building Me Back Brick By Brick" a book about her struggle with addiction and how she found recovery.

2. "Silent Cry" a book about her journey through Domestic Violence and Abuse.

3. "TRAUMA: Healing the Wounds Within" a book about healing from the baggage and trauma we carry within or that child hood baggage.