Jo-Ann Allan-Forbes
Filed under: Authors
After the enlightenment visited upon her as a result of the planting that took place in this essay, Jo-Ann Allan-Forbes (Jo) decided to try her hand at some actual gardening. When avoiding certain homemaker responsibilities such as housework and homeschooling, she can often be found in her yard nurturing berries and blossoms.
She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her supportive husband and amazing kiddos—Teagan and Jackson. During the rainy season, she hides away writing poetry, while continuing to avoid housework.
Winning Entry: Death Fairies
Contest Won: Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest 2015, Honorable Mention