Maria Warner grew up in Penn Hills, PA. She graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration and Political Science from The University of Pittsburgh. Maria has also lived in Florida, Michigan, Toronto, New Jersey, and currently resides in Arizona. She never lost her love for the Pennsylvania wilderness, which inspired her first book, Family Camp S'more than a Vacation. In addition to writing, Maria's daily practices include meditation, reading, and being in nature. She completed her first(probably one and done) 70.3/Half Iron(Wo)Man Tri and is resting!