Elizabeth Marie, New York, N.Y. :: wrote and illustrated the children’s book An Eagle Soars (Balboa Press). It is the first in a series of books that she calls “wisdomtelling,” which means each book brings to light lessons and insights of wisdom centered around the main character Soar, the eagle. The next book, Leaving the Nest, will come out this summer. She also is the illustrator of Don’t Forget to Bloom. She also is co-creating and illustrating another book for women entrepreneurs. She also has owned and operated a contemporary ceramic studio in Denton and served as corporate trainer for Brinker International and Subway. She opens her first Elizabeth Marie Fine Art Gallery in Nyack, N.Y. in June.