Elisa Hayes is a retired individual who has embraced the tranquility of rural life, finding joy in her small-town environment. A devoted mother of two adult daughters and an aunt to her late brother’s twins, she has navigated profound personal loss with grace. The passing of her brothers and mother within a short period prompted her to channel her grief into writing, fostering a sense of peace and connection to her departed loved ones. Educated at a junior college in Jacksonville, Florida, she pursued Information Technology before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Writing has long been her passion, and she continues to pursue this path as a means of sharing her family’s stories and secrets, honoring the memory of those she has lost.