The author is a journalism major who ofen said she would write a great novel...and, instead, has writen about her first marriage and her experiences in learning to know about and live with someone ...ver maisThe author is a journalism major who ofen said she would write a great novel...and, instead, has writen about her first marriage and her experiences in learning to know about and live with someone who was born homosexual and who was determined to live a "nomal life" and tell no one of his suppressed homosexuality. She has found her journalism major helpful as she has been the director or employee of health agencies at state, national and international levels. As General Director of Church Women United, she had many opportunities to travel and learn to know and work with women from a cross the United States and different countries. Martha has developed a growing interest in spiritual formation and has become a spiritual director and has led the Discipleship Team in her local church. Since marrying Shields in 1999, they have worked together in the ministries and mission of their church. Because of her experiences, she has become vitally interested in encouraging others to know about, accept, and relate to persons who are homosexual.ver menos