Sally Hoelscher author page
1 puzzle by Sally Hoelscher
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I have enjoyed word puzzles, and especially crosswords, for a long time. About a year and a half ago, I was working a New York Times puzzle when I had the thought, "Who makes these puzzles? Could I make crossword puzzles?" After doing a lot of research, experiencing a significant amount of construction trial and error, and receiving some helpful advice from editors and other constructors, it turns out that I can. I am delighted to be making my debut in the New York Times!
I live in the crossword-friendly state of IOWA. Over the last thirty years I have had multiple professions, including pharmacist, research assistant, at-home mom, adjunct professor of Pharmacology, Children's Ministry Director, and freelance writer. I am currently semi-retired, which has given me time to tackle the adventure of writing crossword puzzles.
When I finished reading "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, I wondered how many other first ladies had written memoirs, and that's how the idea for this puzzle was born. After a couple of revisions, the puzzle was accepted in April of 2019 with the plan of saving it for President's Day. I didn't design the puzzle with President's Day in mind, but I think it's a good fit. I hope you have as much fun solving my puzzle as I had constructing it.