About The Author

Diverse would best describe Bonnie. Her story challenges many, but especially the men living out their sentences in prison, whether on death row or spending life in prison. All…she treats with respect, and they returned that respect. She meets a man who is truly innocent, not believing the injustice she witnessed, she takes up the gauntlet to fight his case. She could not do anything about the injustices in her own life, but she believed making a difference in another’s life, would make her life worth living. She takes the knowledge she gained from extensive study up to the governor’s office…building a rapport that also gains respect. Justice…that is all she wants—justice!

Throughout life, she was always placed on academic probation because she could not take a test, but in each probationary period she proved that she was not to be overlooked…Receiving a Master’s Degree from Wheaton College.

In her 30’s, she expressed herself through her paintings that she would classify as impressionistic. Her favorite piece was the portrait she painted of Emmitt Kelly the sad faced clown whose “Vanishing Light” routine touched her as a child. She likened his sweeping of the spotlights until he made them disappear to the challenges of one’s life.

She lived a season filled with prestige while married to an officer and gentleman. A devastating divorce, followed by despair. Then there were seasons when she was homeless due to challenging events in her life. Never feeling accepted. In a crowd you will see her hanging back—observing all around. Unless someone gets her in a conversation, they will never find out the depth of her personality and her Christian faith.

I explored different avenues, trying to break into the computer industry by taking a two-year degree course. I also worked different temp jobs before deciding to be a stay-at-home Dad for his Special Needs daughter. I continued to try to find another career path, taking some writing courses.

Eventually, I started on this book, “The Box and My Trouble Getting It”. With help and support from his loving wife, Marilyn, it eventually was published. I am still looking for story ideas for his next publication.