Lynn Haraldson is a freelance writer, blogger, and award-winning former columnist and lifestyles editor. Her first book, Common Ground: Writings on Family, Change, Loss & Resilienc...view moreLynn Haraldson is a freelance writer, blogger, and award-winning former columnist and lifestyles editor. Her first book, Common Ground: Writings on Family, Change, Loss & Resilience, is a memoir combining essays of her past work. Her blog Lynn's Weigh was featured in People magazine. She was subsequently a guest on Today, Entertainment Tonight, Oprah, CNN, and 60 Minutes Australia.She received a BA in English at age thirty-eight, and an MA in literature and composition at fifty-five. She has served as a writing mentor for the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop and at Pine Grove, where she was editor of the inmate-written newsletter, The Grove.A Minnesota native and grandmother of four, Lynn lives in rural western Pennsylvania with her partner and her dog, Zuzu, an optimistic Frenchie mix. More information and her blog can be found at www.lynnharaldson.com.view less