Cricket and the Northern Lights

Gretchen was married to Ray L. Snyder, one of the greatest storytellers on the planet. He put her to sleep at night telling the stories of his life. She hopes you will be just a little spellbound reading the adventures of Cricket and Fuzzy in the Alaskan wilderness as Fuzzy (Ray) teaches Cricket (Gretchen) all about prospecting and they build their lives in the wilderness. Cricket learns about nature through Fuzzy and together they become part of the animal kingdom in Alaska. Fuzzy is amazed at Cricket's ability as an animal charmer. Ray Snyder passed away. Gretchen went back to a career as a Registered Nurse. Years after his death Gretchen remarried Herman Klainer. She is settled in their home in Woodstock, Virginia, in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. She is currently working on a prequel.