Deborah Stafford Tukua is the author of the children's book, Traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway from A to Z, eight nonfiction books, and is currently writing middle-grade historical fiction. She lives in the Tennessee countryside, along the banks of Holly Creek with her husband, Lowell. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, and a veteran homeschooling mom, she has written numerous lifestyle articles for the Farmers' Almanac since 2003. Tukua is an avid member of Word Weavers International. When she's not writing or researching- decorating, bird watching, taking nature walks, visiting sites along the Natchez Trace, and reading to her grandchildren top the list of her favorite activities. You can sign up to get updates about her writing life here.