Emma Lynne Perry is a pen name. I wanted to use Emma because it is my great grandmother's name. I knew her briefly before she passed away when I was 5 years old. I am from a host of teachers on my mother's and father's families. I love learning. I consider myself a "mixed bag" because I have so many interests. For example, I have a bachelor's degree in vocal music, a master's degree in reading, English as a second language certification, and other stuff. I have been in the teaching profession for twenty years. I had aspirations to be a "world famous singer". Well, I still do. I love music and visual arts. It seems that I might have happened upon another "hidden talent" of writing.