Born May 6, 1956 in Altoona, PA - Cindy Louise Pletcher

Parents: Marling and Louise Pletcher

Second of six children 

Raised in York County, PA

Attended Newberry Elementary, New Cumberland Jr. High, and Red Land High School

Two children: Angela and Adam

Attended Stetson University (BA 1994, MA 1996)

Attended University of Iowa (PhD 1999)

Elementary teacher (Burns Oak Hill Elementary)

University professor (Stetson University, Quincy University, University of South Floria, University of Missouri-Columbia, St. Petersburg College)

Educator

Writer

Devoted to preserving Mark Twain's legacy

Lives in Florida

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