Hazel Pacheco

Before she started writing children’s books, Hazel Pacheco put herself through college while working full-time. She graduated with a bachelor’s then a master’s degree in business administration. Always one to set goals, after retiring with twenty-seven years of federal service, Hazel set her sights on a new passion—writing stories that leave the reader smiling. Hazel’s first book is a tribute to the love of her life, her husband of many years. His memories of growing up in the Midwest inspired That’s How It Was. Currently she is writing fictional children’s stories about the gregarious quails residing along the Rio Grande bosque. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, she has a fondness and appreciation for the culture and natural beauty of the Southwest.