Mary Khazak Grant, B.A. Psych., M.S. Educ.-Deaf Studies, Ordained Cleric Mary Khazak Grant, age 70, is a multi talented indvidual who has been a painter, commercial artist, writer and marquetry artisan. Before becoming a teacher, Mary spent over twenty years in the fields of print and publishing. A certified special educator for over 16 years, Mary currently owns and operates a virtual business, "Mary Paints "N Pencils" (www.mkhazakgrant.artspan.com). She is the self-published author, to date of 19 books in several genres. She also maintains a pivotal commentary blog entitled "Commonsense Soapbox" (www.sensesoapbox.wordpress.com) Very youthful, energetic and motivated, this late bloomer. Mary would like to have her own imprint as a book publisher someday, entitled "Staingly Bookcrafters". A lover of her newly adopted hometown of Rochester in the Finger Lakes of New York, she enjoys several hobbies and taking her red tent to regional art and gift festivals. Why not meet her there? You can order her books at Lulu.com most easily.