M. V. Southworth grew up in a large family in the historic town of Ticonderoga, New York. She lived with her grandfather as a young adult, traveling intermittently throughout the world. Her grandfather's biggest concern, was that he thought his granddaughter was very naive. Ignorance was bliss as Virginia lived in other countries and worked her way around the world. She embraced the various cultures and learned from them whether it was working at a fish and chip shop in Ireland or teaching English in Poland; subsequently getting caught in a flood. M.V. Southworth's experiences have drawn her closer to God and her understanding of Him through out her life's journey which continues to enchant.