Christie Joy is a graduate of Texas Tech University. Her loves are her husband and sons. Christie was nominated one of the Top 5 Pet Sitters of 2007 by PSI (Pet Sitters International). Volunteerism is very important to her as she has worked with various animal rescue groups. From 2010-2011 she was the Director of Education for the East Texas SPCA. This position combined her writing and education passion to help children understand pet welfare. Traveling, reading and enjoying her family are her hobbies. God has done wonderful things in nature and hopes that this book will inspire children to dream big and pray.

Dana Cargile is a graduate of Baylor University. She previously studied at Southwest Museum of Art, Midland, Tx., and workshops in Jackson, Mississippi. She creates her art using antique architectural items such as; ceiling tins and wood canvas. She uses many antiquing processes to create a unique painting that has age and character. Dana’s love of painting started as a child when she would paint with her grandmother. She has been painting seriously for the last 15 years.

Dana’s family includes her husband and sons.

See more of Dana’s art on her Facebook; “My Back Porch Art Studio”

http://www.facebook.com/mybackporchartstudio

http://danacargile.blogspot.com