AUTHOR
Donna (Smith) Starkey is a wife, mother of three sons, and proud grandmother.
Born in Elyria, Ohio, being the youngest of five children, her parents moved back to their beloved mountains in the area of New Martinsville, West Virginia.
She worked at Ormet Aluminum in Hannibal, Ohio for over 14 years, until the plant closed. She completed her education by earning a BA in Organizational Leadership and Administration.
Today, she resides in Friendly, West Virginia with her husband Larry and their Golden Retriever named Festus, and Casper - their eclectus parrot. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, crafts, as well as writing. She appreciates life with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She thanks God for all her blessings!
ILLUSTRATOR
Pat (Whiteman) Steele is a wife, mother of five children, grandmother, and a great-grandmother of two.
She was an artist, designer, and painter for two major companies; L.G. Wright Glass Co. and Fenton Glass Co.
She enjoys reading, sewing, gardening, and flowers. Most of all, she enjoys her art. She loves painting gifts for her family and friends.
Born and raised in Beaverton, Michigan, she now resides in Paden City, West Virginia with her husband Bob.
She thanks God for all her blessings in life!