Erin was born in Mountain Home, ID and grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where she married her first husband Scott and had two daughters Heather and Brittany. She relocated her family to Hayward, WI and owned and operated several small businesses there for 20 years. After the sudden death of her husband Scott she took to writing in order to hopefully help someone else who is grieving or struggling in life. She had been a hobby photographer and she sought comfort and meaning in the scenery of her pictures. By using the images she photographed and words that helped her reconcile life and move forward, this inspirational photo book 'Journeys' came to be. Erin now resides in Stillwater, MN with her husband Roger where they find great joy in their blended family of 5 that is growing by leaps and bounds with 5 grandchildren and the two non profit organizations that they founded and are passionately active in today. eRATicate Car Cruise and Wrenching For The Future.