Gail Hertzog lives with her husband, Bill, in the little town of Winnemucca, Nevada, the setting of Crossing the Ford. When she isn’t spending time with her kids and grandkids she enjoys traveling, growing cut flowers, and baking for friends and family. For her, the more crowded the dinner table, the better.

Gail is a retired teacher. Her career spanned more than twenty-five years, and exceeded all her expectations. She still enjoys running into former students and peers.

Gail has lived in the West her entire life, and she treasures its grandeur, self-reliant people, and rich history.