Hogan Cohen, Shannon: - "There has always been a special place in my heart for storytelling, which has provided a safe place to listen, learn, cry and laugh over the years. As a freelance writer, I have been published in various media outlets - from community and grassroots advocacy, to travel literature and personal narrative. I write because there is so much to say and my two teenage boys' tire of listening to me. I write for insight, the more written the more I learn about myself. My passion for life and learning drives my appetite for adventure. Interests include travelling and learning about different cultures. While working with Hospice for ten years, I learned how to be a listener. I believe stories change the world. You will find me leisurely walking the beaches in Southern California where I live with my family."