When Laurie Richter’s son was beginning his college search a few years ago, he wasn’t just seeking an academically challenging and socially rich environment in which to spend four years. A high school athlete, he was also looking for a place to play basketball. The Richters quickly discovered, however, that navigating the recruitment process was […]
It’s impossible for us to know who we truly are without knowing something of our mothers. That’s why Fern Schumer Chapman, a former reporter for the Chicago Tribune and Forbes, has spent years unraveling the enigma that is her mother, who was orphaned by the Holocaust. Fern’s first book, “Motherland: Beyond the Holocaust: A Mother-Daughter […]
Parneshia Jones’ parents were set on her becoming a doctor or a lawyer. So, when she transferred from pre-med to become a creative writing major at Chicago State University, “They were horrified,” she says. But Parneshia, who was raised in Evanston, grew into a highly accomplished poet and was able to channel her talents into […]
Annie Burnside is a soul nurturer on a mission to help people feel closer and more connected to God. Her particular calling is teaching parents to help their families develop spirituality together. Annie glows as she discusses this and her strong connection to God. She feels a divine energy that flows through and connects her […]
From the moment you spot Carolyn Crimi’s feet—she’s sporting hot pink Chuck Taylors with sparkly laces—you know you’re in for a dose of fun, whimsy and creativity. Crimi puts these qualities to use as an author of award-winning children’s picture and chapter books. “I started writing kids’ books in first grade and never stopped,” she […]
Like the glittering jewels she’s known for wearing, the glamorous Sherrill Bodine is a writer with many facets. Her 17 novels are filled with romance and thrilling twists, so it comes as no surprise that Sherrill herself has had some drama in her life. She grew up in her grandparents’ house in Lafayette, Ind., caring […]
