About Stacy
IN HER OWN WORDS
Wife, Mom, Sister, Friend.
Twenty years after receiving my first paycheck for a published article, I still feel a little shocked (and kind of nauseated) seeing my work in print.
I graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in Economics which seemed sensible at the time. I spent my junior year at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and later, received an all-expense paid M.B.A., which seemed even more sensible. Unless what you really want to be is a writer.
We live in the town I grew up in on the Lake Erie shore. It may not be especially adventurous to raise your children in your hometown where your friends’ kids are your kids’ friends but “for me, the boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places.”
About Noel
THE COVER ARTIST
Noel Skiba is an award-winning Impressionist painter known for her vibrant, expressive work and hands-on teaching style. Based on Mackinac Island, Noel paints live most afternoons from her studio location behind Bay View B&B, next to the marina.
She offers Art Experience classes by request—fun, outdoor painting sessions perfect for families, couples, small groups, or individuals of any skill level. First-timers and seasoned artists alike are invited to “Pop in and Paint” with themed sessions like Harbor, Petals, Peddles & Paddles.
Noel’s work has received numerous accolades, including poster awards for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, exhibits at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, and honors from art festivals across Michigan, the Florida Keys, and beyond.