Lita V. Tomas

Award-winning author. A stay-at-home mom turned tank mechanic, turned Global Logistics Officer. Major Lita Tomas enlisted in the US Army in 1977, the first-year women were permitted to train as part of the regular US Army. With a master’s degree in recreational therapy, time served in the Illinois Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Regular Army, both the Army and Air Force Reserves, and a lifetime of experience fighting for injustice, Lita is the one you want in your corner. She has taken on everyone from the Catholic church to Congress.

When not feeding the chickens, ducks, cats, and dogs on her youngest daughter’s farm, she can be found cheering on her grandsons or working on her patient advocacy podcast: PodcastDX. Lita resides in the Chicago suburbs with her family, pets, and her one remaining, undonated, kidney.

Jean Marie McNamara

A long time ago, in a town outside of Chicago, Jean Marie enlisted in the Army as an E-1 and served for 6 years in the Illinois Army National Guard. As a combat medic, she has removed ticks from Privates and Generals, and the privates of some generally embarrassed soldiers. She received her commission through OCS and earned the Gold GAFPB, whilst attending COBC.

In addition to degrees in biology, chemistry, art. and a diplôme from Cordon Bleu, she can also whistle a tune. Jean has a passion for art, in all its forms. When she isn’t traveling, or spending time with her family, she can be found adding to her extensive collection of unfinished craft projects.

A strong believer in “adopt-don’t shop” she pampers her two rescue dogs: Gigi and Charlie. She is on a lifelong quest to find the perfect cuppa’ hot chocolate and hopes to grow the patient advocacy work she does, in tandem with her mother, and the fabulous staff of PodcastDX.

Thank you for stopping by!

Lita and Jean Marie

(a mother-daughter writing team)