Marjie Zacks grew up in Peterborough, Ontario, then moved to Ottawa, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Master of Arts in education from Central Michiga...view moreMarjie Zacks grew up in Peterborough, Ontario, then moved to Ottawa, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Master of Arts in education from Central Michigan University. After thirty-eight years in public relations in both corporate and not-for-profit sectors, she is happily retired. She lives in the Toronto area with her husband and their much adored and very well-behaved Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. She is also mom to four adult children and "Bubby" to three grandchildren. This is her first book.view less