After the passing of three husbands Carleen Riach has rebuilt her life with a goal of living life to the fullest. She has gone on to enjoy each day using her life experiences to trudge lightly into the fantasy of fiction by simply making up stories and sharing them to groups who are eager to listen. She lives in an upscale Assisted Living Facility called Vivante in Newport Beach California and has created a valuable past time for herself and her fortunate listeners. Besides writing her stories, she is an avid golfer, tournament bridge player, and a curious world traveller.