Marie, C. J.: - C.J. Marie is the author of many inspirational books. An educator by profession she holds many awards for her writing achievements. She is included in the "Who's Who Among American Teachers" and an honoree of the International and Businesswoman Career Award. C.J. Marie has also received a citation from the New York State Assembly as a Woman of Distinction and is also a certified Life Coach and Bereavement Counselor. As well as a pageant couch and pageant title holder herself. She has been selected "Woman of the Year" for outstanding accomplishments to date. C.J. is also a patent holder for her own creative designs and is a native of New York. She is the mother of one son and has two grandchildren and resides on Long Island with her family.