About Nan
Nan in a nutshell:
*I was born in New Orleans, grew up in Dallas, and have lived all over the world (Japan, England, Wales, and Mexico). A wonderful patchwork quilt of fun experiences. All grounded by my Texas/ southern roots.
*I have a B.A. in French and History; an M.A. in Linguistics; and a PhD in Higher Ed/ International Comparative Education.
* I spent my childhood in Dallas and on our family ranch in south Texas, which was founded in 1857 by my great-great grandfather. It’s still run by my family and we’re lucky enough to spend many of our weekends and holidays there… relaxing, horseback riding, and soaking up fresh air, good times, and togetherness.
*From my father, who was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, and from my ranch experiences, I was schooled in the old-fashioned “cowboy values.” I believe these are more important than ever today, and are sprinkled as themes throughout my Highland Hills mystery series:
Here they are:
- Live each day with courage.
- Take pride in your work.
- Always finish what you start.
- Do what has to be done.
- Be tough, but fair.
- When you make a promise, keep it.
- Ride for the Brand (i.e., be loyal to your family and friends).
- Talk less and say more.
- Remember that Some Things are Not for Sale.
- Know When to Draw the Line.
*I have spacial and color grapheme synesthesia which means that my brain cross wires sensory input. My days of the week (and months of the calendar) have colors, as do certain emotions. My numbers are on a spiral… not a straight line. For more info on this, look under the navigation tab synesthesia. It’s super interesting! 🙂
* And I love to travel far and wide, having started my global journeys with my parents at age three. I still thrill at the new adventures and inspiring discoveries on my travels. So far, I’ve been to 45 countries… have lived in several… and am still counting. And planning my next trip! 🙂
*I, now, live in Austin, Texas, happily with my husband Bruce, and pampered ten-pound Havanese pup, Molly. My kids and grandkids live up and down I-35, all within the state of Texas, to my great joy.
*Carpe diem is my motto.
