MARILYN MURPHY is a passionate traveler, lover of life, and spiritual seeker. Now retired, her forty-five-year career in the travel industry involved crafting journeys to wondrous destinations where her customers enjoyed unforgettable experiences. She is a tireless advocate for nonprofits that serve and support women and girls in the developing world.

Proceeds earned by the author will fund scholarships for young people to study and travel abroad. Marilyn lives with her husband, Scott, and four beloved black cats in Thousand Oaks, California.