Constance "Connie" Funk is a horsewoman and an author with an extraordinary background. She has had a lifelong love of animals and nature and their connection to the human family. Her interests have created pursuits in landscape design, antique sales and appraisals, multi-media artwork, and the committed study of the horse. She has worked with local school children to learn about compassionate animal care, organic gardening and composting. She has been an ardent volunteer to support organizations that benefit children and families, animals, and the environment, and the arts. A lifelong interest in writing has resulted in publications in magazines, newspapers and books, including Beauty from Brokeness. Connie lives in rural Washington with her husband and extended animal family.