Candis McDow is a self-published author (Half the Battle is available on Amazon), a freelance writer, and a poet. She is a lover of all things houndstooth, gold jewelry, and mangos. When she's not writing she enjoys concerts, documentaries/movies, family time, painting, and thrifting. As a mental health advocate, she aims to spread awareness through her gift of writing. Candis believes "when the words choose you, it's a forever thing."