About the author

Jo Sparkes

<p>A former member of the Pro Football Writer&#8217;s Association, Jo was the first to interview Emmitt Smith when he started with the Arizona Cardinals. She&#8217;s written commercials, done interviews, staffed on a &#160;local children&#8217;s television show, and taught screenwriting at the Film School at SCC. Her awards include the Kay Snow for best screenplay, three B.R.A.G. Medallions, and a silver IPPY.</p>