Author

Sharon Winters holds a BS in psychology from Illinois State University and an MA in humanities from the University of Texas. A retired English and math teacher, Winters’ is the author of:

• Cutted Chicken in Shanghai — the award-winning memoir which explores the time she spent living in China.
• Runtie the Desert Rat — a touching story about the wonders of nature and a desert rat with a problem to solve.
• Karl’s Diary: It’s a Dog’s Life — written from a dog’s perspective, this memoir won the Literary Titan award granted to well-written books with great stories
• A Quilt For Charley — a heartfelt true story about a dog rescue that will resonate with children and adults alike.

Her stories have appeared in MENSA BULLETIN: The Magazine of American MENSA, The New Mexican, and The Rodent Reader Quarterly. Sharon is currently working on her fifth book, Stories From Here and There. She lives with her dog, Charley, and her husband in the Phoenix area. When she is not writing, she enjoys quilting and playing the piano.