My name is Joan Parker, I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. I am the youngest of five children. I attended the Chicago Public Schools. I was a member of the track team and cheer squad in high school. After graduating high school, I enrolled at Chicago State University majoring in accounting. while attending Chicago State University I was a member of the accounting club and was on the track team. I am now employed with American Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. My hobbies are traveling, baseball, and reading mysteries. My favorite mystery author is Mary Higgins Clark.