Deborah Stafford Tukua is the author of the children's book, Traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway from A to Z, eight nonfiction books, a contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, a writer for the Farmers' Almanac since 2003, 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.  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.