Anne Baird is a self-taught artist who has been drawing and writing since she was a child. Her earliest work was created in her "office" in a mango tree in Trinidad, BWI. As an adult, she worked for 8 years as a teacher and school administrator. She is the author of 11 successful published children’s books (William Morrow and Simon & Schuster), and is a freelance artist and journalist who has worked for three small newspapers and for private clients. She was Arts and Inspirational Editor for an online Ezine, AmaZe Magazine at www.amazemagazine.com, where she wrote and illustrated a monthly column, from the Goddess perspective. Her GODDESS CARD line grew from a birthday card she created for her daughter, Amanda, who was disheartened at being Rubenesque in the Land of Thin. (Los Angeles.) That seminal card declaring “You’re a GODDESS, not a nymph!” evolved into a long line of love notes and affirmations for ALL women. At 86 cards, the line is steadily growing. We hope to get to 100 by next year. Anne is proud that the distinguished Renfrew Center of California, that treats self-esteem issues in women, has endorsed her as an artist whose paintings promote “healthy body images.” Her work has also been praised in a review in the New Age Retailer. Best of all, she loves the letters she gets from women all over the world who write to tell her that Goddess Cards are “inspirational and FUN!" Often, they offer her suggestions for new cards. The new Gods for the Goddess line is an example of customer-inspired work. "Keep the ideas coming!" says Anne. "When a card idea fills a basic Goddess need, I may create it! Women and their lives are my constant inspiration. I truly believe that EVERY woman is a Goddess."