Anita Hanson has been a sporadically published writer for 45 years. Diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type) late in life, she was thrilled to find there was a reason for the spotty success. She is now happily married, happily retired, happily watching her children and grandchildren flourish. There is hope.

Anita Hanson
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