Nancy Hejna is a visual artist and late blooming, American author, recently retired from a career in pediatric occupational therapy. She is mother to four incredible children; Katie, Maggie, Will and Joe. Both her sons passed in separate incidents at age 26. Nancy has published two books in their memory: In Search of an Alternate Ending in 2019; and her memoir, Rainbow Hair, through Lisa Hagan Literary in 2023. Nancy is a Caring Listener for the Helping Parents Heal organization and was part of a team that published the book: Shining Light Parents Speak, a compilation of wisdom from the organization’s leaders. Nancy enjoys spending time near beautiful Lake Michigan with family, beloved cats, and backyard chickens.