As much as I like to think that I am a good writer, words almost fail me in describing Kristi Parker-Johnson, but I’ll try. The Miracle Worker, the Help, the Iron lady and the Giver scratch the surface of her multiple abilities and talents.

For the last two years, Kristi has was my editor and mentor and the one who gave me a chance to write professionally. First, at the Killeen Daily Herald (KPD) and Texas Appeal magazine in Central Texas, and later at Out & About magazine and the Gilroy Dispatch and Morgan Hills Times newspapers in the San Jose area.

At KPD, she single-handedly created the freelance writing and photog staff as many other publications had done nationwide. As she said, it was the direction the business was going and KPD needed