Jo Lee Dibert-Fitko, writer, poet, photographer,social worker, cartoonist and owner of Dibert-Fitko Diversions, resides in Michigan. Her work has appeared in over 100 publications nationwide as well as Europe.     Jo Lee switched careers to writing and cartooning after hospitalization with a pituitary brain tumor and spinal meningitis, turning a life threatening illness into a life affirming experience. A University of Michigan graduate, she has been a featured speaker in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania, including guest poet honors at the Printers Row Book Fair in Chicago. Her lively skills and talents have also placed her in demand as a consultant on the healing art of humor. Jo Lee has garnered numerous poetry, writing and cartoon awards and is receiving national acclaim for her books.,"...You Never Asked For This!" (An Adult Cartoon / Coloring Book) and   "Evening Palette" (Poetry). She has received feature newspaper coverage nationwide as well as several appearances on radio and television, including syndicated programming and PBS. Memberships include the Small Publishers Association of North America, Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, ArtServe Michigan, Flint Institute of Music, Flint Festival Chorus and YMCA.