Darlene Franklin-Campbell grew up in the hill country of Southern Appalachia, where she still chooses to live among the people and ways she loves. She holds a M.A. in Education. She is a teacher, internationally known and award-winning poet (under the name Wanda D. Campbell), who donates the proceeds from her poetry to combat Mountain Top Removal and to improve the quality of life for people in Southern Appalachia. She is also a visual artist, specializing in murals. She lives in South-Central Kentucky with her husband, Phillip and eight rescued cats. She enjoys gardening, long walks, good books, summertime and Mexican food. The idea to donate all royalties from I Listened, Momma came to Darlene shortly after her father was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2010. Darlene regularly speaks and is available to speak at schools, churches, benefit events [especially to aide those battling cancer] and Relay for Life events.