Terry O'Neal is a self-published author of a book of poetry entitled Motion Sickness, and writing it has been a wonderful experience for her. It brings out her inner deepest thoughts and feelings. Currently, she is working on a second book of poetry entitled The Poet Speaks in Black, which will be out in February 2002. Also in the works is her first novel entitled Sweet Lavender that should be out by the end of next year. Terry believes that everything she writes will touch and inspire all of her readers in some way.

In 1991 she married Michael O'Neal and from that wonderful union a beautiful child was born. While attending CSU, this highly educated mother decided to leave the university curriculum to take on a full time job. Terry continued to pursue her higher education at nearby community colleges as her love for writing flourished. Since that busy time in her life, she was blessed with two more beautiful children.