Gwen Asmussen is born and raised in Aspen, CO. Now living in Idaho with her Husband and dog, she always wanted to publish a book. Her grandfather, Leland Cooley was a best selling author and accomplished novelist as well as an award winning Television Pioneer . Wanting to follow in his footsteps, Gwen is starting out with her first short story written for her niece for her 5th birthday, titled, "Left Behind"