LaVerne McLeod, a retired middle school teacher, has many talents, wears many hats and spends a lot of her time creating and exploring with new ideas.  Corn Hollow is her first book creation. She writes for people of all races and ages.

Her expertise for writing Corn Hollow is drawn from her childhood experiences. As an African American, being reared on a farm in the south during the rise of the Civil Rights Movement in America, LaVerne recollects many incidents of that time.

Having participated in the preparation and harvesting of cotton crops, canning, large truck patches and meat processing, she conveys smells, sensations, and flavor in her novel. Her writing passion and voice, although embellished in Corn Hollow, gives rise through her observations.

Currently, McLeod has just recently published her 2nd book, The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice. With her love for the environment and being a social justice advocate, she wrote this intersectional non-fiction that explores some issues of climate and its people and gives suggested solutions to help heal both as one entity.

LaVerne McLeod paints in oils and recently moved into acrylics. Additionally, she is a skilled textile hand weaver/designer.  On top of that, she has spent a lot of time as a community leader and volunteer. (See list below).

She  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education. The author lives with her husband on the coast of California where she enjoys natural surroundings that nurtures her creativity. Beyond all her joys and activities, LaVerne loves spending time with her grandchildren. The reciprocated energies with her grands enhance her creative spirit and vibrancy.