Ramona grew up in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon. She has degrees in Physical Therapy and Hospital Administration from LLU. She raised her daughter, Tiana, with her husband, Orvin, in Hawaii-- where she was involved in pediatric orthopaedic research with Shriners Hospitals for Children. Her writing interests include screenplays and she is a certified producer at 'Olelo Community Television in Hawaii. She maintains residences in Calistoga, California, and Lake Wylie, SC.