C. Cherie Hardy

C. Chérie Hardy was born and raised in Florida. She is an award-winning, retired educator; inspirational speaker; and voice personality.

Hardy is the author of several books, including "Three Nights in December", her first novel, and "The Orange Zebra", her first children's book. In the summer of 2003, she published her first book, "Love Doesn't Hurt: Life Lessons for Young Women". During the fall of that same year, Oprah Winfrey used Hardy's book title and content for a show on domestic violence and abuse.

Hardy currently owns Avant-garde Books, LLC which focuses on improving literacy, especially among children who reside in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. You can send your questions and comments to her at: ccheriehardy@gmail.com.