Les McCarthy has been a writer-at-heart for as long as she can remember. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. Les and her husband, Tim, were together for 27 years before his passing – enjoying life with their two children and many pets. Les is an avid educator, entertainer, life coach, and dog biscuit baker. She is the owner of Pathfinder Publications, Inc. which publishes a yearly nutrition and health calendar and educational outreach materials. She currently lives in the Denver area.