The SandMan's Daughter

Born in the mountains of NC, the author treasured the annual vacations to the coast. After varied jobs as teacher, social worker, social justice advocate, and editor in multiple cities, she finally realized her dream of coastal living. She was immediately captivated by another resident there, the loggerhead sea turtle. Becoming a certified turtle volunteer, she delighted in protecting nests and then the hatchlings who emerged. When circumstances returned her to the mountains, the writing of this book became a way to continue educating and protecting the turtles.

Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is a published author, computer scientist, lecturer, mathematician, historian, columnist, preservationist, environmental justice advocate, film consultant, and "Art-ivist." She is the founder of the premiere advocacy organization for the continuation of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Queen Quet was selected, elected, and enstooled by her people to be the first Queen Mother, "head pun de bodee," and official spokesperson for the Gullah/Geechee Nation. As a result, she is referred to as "Queen Quet, Chieftess and Head-of-State for the Gullah/Geechee Nation.

The art of Al Hawkings relates a story. Exposure to and experiences with the diverse people and lifestyles have all become the spring from which his inspiration flows. From primary and secondary education of the Kansas City, Missouri Public School System: studies at the Kansas City Art Institute: Drake University (BFA) under the tutelage of German artist Karl Mattern, and mentorship under Chicago artist Calvin Jones...to years as art director to Sr. VP creative executive in advertising agencies (Foote, Cone and Belding; Burrell Advertising; Leo Burnett Chicago; and Leo Burnett Venezuela.