Kathy Swaar

A writer, blogger, retired pastor and adjunct professor, Kathy Swaar is the author of "Fine Lines: Walking the Labyrinth of Grief and Loss," and the historical fiction novel "Sophie." Her prayer poem, "We Come, Holy One" appears in Iona Books/Wild Goose Publications recently released volume "Redeeming Our Cracks: Prayers, Poems, Reflections, and Stories on Mental Health and Well-being."

CEO of her family's Midwestern US farm corporation, Kathy makes her home in Central Illinois.

When not writing or tending farm business, she enjoys reading, digging up dead relatives - (indulging her interest in genealogy and family history) - sewing, music, collecting cookbooks and antique glassware, and watching cooking shows and sports.

Kathy writes in multiple genres. To find out more about her latest project and read her blog, visit her website www.kathyswaar.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KathySwaarAuthor and on Instagram at @kathy_swaar.