I thought I'd tell a little  of my life, I was born at a farmhouse near Claire City,South Dakota, youngest of a family of ten to Ralph and Violet Ruckdaschel. I later moved to Brainerd Mn. and graduated from high school.I  now own Salon El Rio in Baxter Mn. I married  Dan and the adventure to North Long Lake brought the inspiration to write A Crown for a Princess.As I painted,the story began to flow.Each painting brought  the book to life. A Crown for a Princess is in final publishing and soon to be released.