Simone C. Wilson (Lark) ,  the author of  Roses Amidst the Thorns the Parched Garden, resides in New Jersey. She is the proud mother of two children,seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Upon the urging of her friends and family she began writing experience by submitting her poetry in several poetry competitions. As a result of her submissions, Ms Wilson is now recognized as an International Poet of Merit by the  International Poet Society as well as a published poet in several anthologies.