Linda Mason Crawford holds a bachelor and master’s degree from Jackson State University and a post graduate certification from Walden University. She is a Professor of English at McLennan Community College, where she is also the coordinator of the college’s Integrated Reading and Writing program. Even with her upcoming retirement after teaching for 44 years, Linda is working on a PhD in psychology and expects to graduate in 2025. In addition, she is the co-owner and editor of the Central Texas newspaper, The Anchor News and the author of her newly released book, God, Destiny, and a Glass of Wine. She and her husband, J.L., reside in Waco, Texas. They have four adult children.