About the Author

Teresa Moore was born just over two miles north of old Elm Springs and has deep roots in the south-central Washita Valley. She holds degrees in American and English literature from the University of Oklahoma.

Teresa has worked for the State of Oklahoma for over 30 years and has lived within hailing distance of the old Fort Cobb Trail most of her life. She has an abiding affection for old maps, faded stories, geographical coordinates and adventures on the Washita.