Mary Schroeder grew up in a military family that moved often, giving her a love for new places, new stories, and the magic of imagination. Raised in Dale City, Virginia, she spent over 15 years coaching girls’ softball and encouraging young people to believe in themselves. Now living in Colorado, she enjoys creating short, adventurous fantasy tales for kids and families. Mary is married with three children and 8 grandchildren who continue to inspire every story she writes