Carol Guthrie HeilmanCarol Guthrie Heilman, a coal-miner's daughter from Eastern Kentucky, married a farmer's son, her high school sweetheart, over sixty years ago. They enjoy playing cards, taking long walks, and eating Southern food with friends in Charleston, South Caolina. They are blessed with a son and a daughter, as well as with their spouses and three grandsons.Carol, an accomplished author, began writing family stories for newspapers and magazines. Her mother once said, "We don't have any secrets anymore." Her daddy carried her first published stories around in his pockets. He shared them with anyone who would listen. Carol is a recipient of two Carrie McCray Awards for writing excellence. Read More Read Less