An ultimatum in youth unleashes an author.  The stipulation was simple: bring the English grade up and continue to play Basketball.  C. M. Shaw, who is from Omaha, NE, submitted to satisfy her love of basketball.  While bringing up her English grade her high-school, professor suggested she be a writer when she began to show aptitude.  The ambition of being a basketball player waned because God had other plans.  She completed her bachelor’s degree with dual-major in Biblical Studies and Business Administration from Grace University.  When given the opportunity, she wrote articles for their newsletter named “Grace Tidings.”  Additionally, she had written various articles for “The West O” a locally owned and operated not-for-profit newspaper.  After a series of other failed endeavors, the desire to write stories and even poems refused to be extinguished.  In submission to the strengthening inner demand, her works drew inspiration from her inward struggles and experiences.  Harnessing a tenacious spirit, God’s Grace was sufficient and through hard work, perseverance, and patience, she became an author.