Bowker Biography:
Dorothea Fuller Smith

My true crime book, TWO CODES FOR MURDER, was written with compassion and love a few years after the crimes occurred
in San Diego. My daughter Charlene was the victim of attempted murder and had suffered the humiliation of deception, spousal abuse, stalking and deep trauma. As her terrorized mother I felt her pain, protected her and much later set out to tell the world, especially women, about her triumph, bravery, and mandated survival. Charlene and I appeared on the Sally Show in April 2002. The book, the exposure to the public about her ordeal and the intervening kindness of time all helped bring her closer to her former self.

The issue of domestic violence has brought me to speaking engagements, providing a sounding board for many women. A book signing tour last Fall and a new book, HAVE BOOK - WILL TRAVEL, help to get the word out.

All of this has taken a toll on a woman like me, a
seventy-something former teacher and short story writer,
but keeping up with the younger generation has also been rejuvenating and energizing I will not likely stop until forced to do so by that last grain slipping in the hour glass.

 

Web: www.twocodesformurder.com
Email: dorothea@dieffesco.com
Address: DiefFesco Publishing
PO Box 140098
St. Louis, MO 63114 USA
Phone: (800) 224-8389
Fax: (314) 863 4988