The Gooney Otter - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Terry Bailey was born, grew-up, and was educated in the coalfields of West Virginia. Some of his early childhood experiences are presented in his first book, Forged by Coal: A Family's Story. This memoir in coal mining culture is available from Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.He graduated from Concord University, Athens, West Virginia and earned a masters and a doctorate from the University of Virginia. He retired after a 45-year distinguished career in public education as a teacher, librarian, supervisor, principal, and superintendent. He was named Virginia Media Educator of the Year, 1988 and Vermont Vocational Director of the Year, 2003. Terry lives with his wife Ann and their dog, PT, (Prince Terry) in Greenville, South Carolina. He enjoys his seven grandchildren whom he entertains with magic. He can be reached at terrydbailey@gmail.com.

Victoria Goodlett was born in Atlanta, GA and moved to Nashville, TN where she became a nationally ranked swimmer. She competed in the 1964 Olympic Swimming Trials and the 1968 Olympic Trials in Ladies War Canoe. She majored in Latin at the University of South Carolina. Her mother, an accomplished artist, influenced Victoria to develop her skills in art and photography. Victoria has traveled extensively in Europe and has studied in Italy and Greece. As a Latin teacher, she encouraged her students to take an interest in classical art. She is a professional photographer who took boxing photographs at Madison Square Garden, the Middleweight Championship of the World, and two Olympic Boxing Trials. Her motto is "Ars longa, vita brevis" meaning, "Art is long, life is short." She resides in Greenville, South Carolina, caring for her family and working in her art studio.She can be reached at queenofthera@yahoo.com.