Shell and Penny Take a Cruise By: Michelle Speer As opposed to the way many people deal with today's grim circumstances, is about making the most out of bad situations. It also motivates women to be captains of their own voyages through life. It is a book about a girl and her best pal, Penny (a Pomeranian). They show independence and positivity as they captain a yacht on an odyssey. After enjoying their story, perhaps readers will reevaluate how they react to different circumstances and events in a way that positively affects their mindset. This will help others to link their way to a happier place. About the Author Michelle Speer's hobbies are boating, scuba diving, running, and reading. She now lives in south Florida and her family lives in the Panhandle of Florida and in different parts of Alabama. Speer is a nurse by profession. She has worked in healthcare most of her life and has worked in various areas of nursing. Speer loves her people and loves helping people. She has had memberships in various nursing groups. She was also a member of several running clubs in Pensacola, Florida, where she lived more than twenty years.