contributors
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contributing writers
CASSIE LUCILLE GRAHAM, a native of Olanta, SC, is a junior at Winthrop University double majoring in Dance Performance and English Writing. In addition to being a part of the Dance and English programs at Winthrop, Cassie is heavily involved in her sorority Alpha Delta Pi. She enjoys writing fiction and aspires to be an author.
BARBARA COVINGTON is a retired widow and is now residing in her hometown of Flor- ence. She is the author of Close Encounters of the Most Kind: Simon Peter’s Memories with Jesus. She is the proud mother of three sons.
MARY R. DITTMAN, MBA, Recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, is an Instructor of Marketing and Director of the Internship Program in the School of Business at Francis Marion University. She consults for a variety of local and regional companies and is ac- tively involved in the Florence community. Her column is titled, “A One-derful Life.”
ANNA P. FOX lives in Georgetown with her husband, Brandon. In her time away from work, she is “truly enjoying her on-the-job training as a house wife.”
OUIDA K. PAGE, RN, LPC is a Master’s-Prepared Licensed Professional and National Board-Certified Counselor. She has a BA Degree in Nursing and is a Member of Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nursing). She is married and has one son. To contact her, call (843) 398-0915 or email
editor@shemagazine.com, subject “Ouida.”
JUMANA A. SWINDLER is Vice President of Communication and Public Information for McLeod Health. Her personal favorite pastimes (reflected in her writings) are RVing, mov- ies, theater, fishing, reading and spending time with her son and family.
MARTI MILLER enjoys being crabby while writing and making muffins and piggy cakes in Marion, SC. She is grateful for every moment - even the steamed ones.
BETH GRANT is an artist, writer and recently-retired interior designer. She and her hus- band, Don, live on their family farm in Lamar, SC, with a collie and five hens. They own Mantissa Row in Hartsville. Beth is enjoying spending more time with her grandchildren since her retirement.
GAYLE R. POLSTON is a Master’s-Prepared Licensed Professional and National Board-Cer- tified Counselor. She is an active member of Palmetto Street Church of God. Her calling in life is working with the walking wounded - the ordinary, everyday person who feels overwhelmed with life’s journey.
SHANNON DELGADO resides in Darlington with her husband Jose and son, Gage Gainey. She has two stepdaughters, Alyciana and Breyana, who reside in Ohio. She is the Mort- gage Loan Originator at Anderson Brothers Bank 2nd Loop branch in Florence.
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FAREN KILPATRICK lives in Florence, SC. She is a nationally published writer, has been a professional photographer for 20 years and enjoys spending time with her daughter, Faith; husband, Joe; family and friends; and her large family of pets. To view more of her work, visit
www.fotosbyfaren.com.
ANDREA KNAPP is a wedding and portrait photographer from Darlington, SC. She is a PPA Member and President of EEVA. You can visit
www.photographsbyandrea.com to contact Andrea and see more of her photography.
LESLIE MINCEY’s style is best described as unique, as she strives to “step out of the box” with her work. For her, it’s all about freezing special moments in time that are beautiful and powerful enough to re-live when seen on film. You may contact her on her Facebook page, Leslie Mincey Photography.
NANCY DEVON COWARD lives in the Scranton area. She loves seeing life through the eye of a camera lens. It is the small things in life that matter to her. To contact Devon, or to view more of her work, please visit
www.photographybyndc.com.
COLLIN SMITH launched the $100 Portrait Project that donates 50% of its revenue to the Children’s Miracle Network, and it stays in the Florence area. Collin’s work can be seen oſten in the CYNTHIA ads, as well as other features. View his work at www.
cmsmithportraits.com.
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ANGELA LOENNIG was born and still lives in Athens, Greece. She studied Graphic De- sign at Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) in London, England. Since 1996, An- gie’s art has exclusively been oil on canvas. In 1997, she completed oil painting and life drawing lessons in Kensington and Chelsea College in London, England. She took paint- ing lessons from well-known Greek painter and Professor, Kostas Spyriounis in 2008. Participating in group exhibitions in 2009 and 2010, Angie received very good reviews for her work. Visit her website at angieshobbycraſts.
weebly.com.
ASHLEY JONES and her husband, Kasey, live in Pamplico with their 3 daughters Kaylee, Lilian, and Jobi. Her passion is photographing children, weddings, pets, families, and landscapes. Ashley is constantly determined to make a picture worth much more than a thousand words.
DEVIN ELDRED has been a photographer for a little over two years. She is excited and beyond blessed that God has allowed her this opportunity. She enjoys photographing children, senior citizens, families and weddings. You can reach Devin at
www.devinel-
dredphotography.com, or visit Devin Eldred Photography on Facebook.
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