Raised in small town NE Iowa, Carla learned early on in life to appreciate a well-written story. Her friends, Nancy Drew, Pippi Longstocking and Ramona stepped out of the pages and into her adventures as she peddled her blue Schwinn bike around the neighborhood creating stories of her own. Today she lives in sunny SW Florida where she peddles a pink Schwinn bike (with a basket) while continuing to create stories for children of all ages.