DFP and Kittycat Authors

Lyndi Alexander has been a published writer for over thirty years, including seven years as a reporter and newpaper editor in Homestead, Florida. She and her absent-minded computer geek husband have a dozen computers, seven children, and a full house in Pennsylvania. Publications include: The Elf Child, The Elf Mage, The Elf Guardian, The Elf Queen, and Triad.

Terri Branson earned an associate degree in math and science before turning her efforts toward the study of creative writing. In addition to being a graphics artist and an editor, she is an award-winning author who has sold feature articles on the craft of writing. Publications include: A Very Dragon Christmas, Brother Dragon, Pete the Peacock Goes to the Zoo, Pete the Peacock Goes to Town, Tyler on the Moon, Cosmic Sculpture, Dragon's Blood, Dragon's Den, Musk Rain, Prairie Fire.

Lori Calabrese has a bachelor's degree in Communications from St. John's University in Queens, New York, and is a graduate of The Institute of Children's Literature. A member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Lori lives in Connecticut with her husband and two sons. Publications include: The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade.

Kristen Collier is a critically acclaimed Christian novelist, a columnist for several newspapers, and a feature writer for The Chronicle of the Horse magazine. Publications include: Joy the Jellyfish (2007)

K. (Keith) Allen Cross is a retired Navy veteran who served in the submarine force. While in the USN, he wrote humorous articles for unofficial ships' newspapers. Other hobbies include ultra-light airplanes, electronics, and becoming involved with a good book. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Susan. Publications include: Flight of the Hellcat and Resurrection of the Hellcat

Edward Eaton has studied and taught at many schools in the States, China, Israel, Oman, and France, and holds a PhD in Theatre History and Literature. He has worked as a theater director and fight choreographer, been a newspaper columnist and theater critic, and has background in playwriting. An avid SCUBA diver and skier, he resides in Boston with his wife Silviya and son Christopher. Publications include: Rosi's Castle (2011), Rosi's Company (2013), Rosi's Time (2012).

Sherry D. Ficklin can often be found haunting the racks at her local bookstore with a hot chocolate in one hand and a stack of books in the other. A former military brat, and later military wife, she grew up all over the country. She lives in Colorado with her husband, four children, two dogs, and an ever fluctuating number of chickens and house guests. Publications include The Gods of Fate young adult fantasy series: Foresight, Hindsight, and Secondsight.

Pat Gaines worked 22 years in the Lincoln County, Oklahoma courthouse until her retirement in 2003. She loves to teach the Bible, read, and watch movies. She and her husband, Jerry, have two children and three grandchildren. Her interest in American history has inspired her to bring Amos Hannah's journal to the world. Publications include: The Journal of Amos Hannah (Non-Fiction) and O. O. Octopus (Picture Book).

Judy Goodspeed, a graduate of East Central State College in Oklahoma, was a Junior High School teacher and coach for thirty years. She has been a contributing writer for The Wewoka Times and has written articles for Outdoor Oklahoma, Good Old Days, and The Ketchpen. Judy is a member of the PAWS and OWFI. Publications include: Cowboy Sweethearts, Perky Turkey Finds a Friend, Perky Turkey's 4th of July Adventure, Perky Turkey's Perfect Plan, and Saddle Up.

Donna M. Zappala is a children's book author with a BA in Elementary Education and Psychology. She also holds a master's degree in Mathematics Education for grades kindergarten through sixth. Donna resides in New Jersey with her husband, Adrian, a university administrator and her three girls. Publications include: Albert's Perfect Pet, Gabby and the Tooth Fairy, and What Kind of Turtle Am I?

C. E. Walz (aka Carolyn Kramlich) is a children�s book author, as well as an educator. She teaches English and chairs a middle school English department. In her spare time, she likes to birdwatch, hike, play the saxophone, and write--but not all at the same time! A native Georgian, C. E. Walz lives in Georgia with her husband and son. Publications include: Alley Loo and Swamp Lullaby.

Paula Blais Gorgas lives in Oklahoma with her husband Chet, a retired Navy Commander turned pro-golfer. Together they have four grown sons and nearly a dozen grandchildren. Paula has worked as an NSA intelligence analyst and as a children's librarian. Fiction publications include: Dreamtime, Earth Magic, and Other Worlds. Children's picture book publications include: Little Lost Leprechaun and The Perfect Purple Present.

Carol Davis Gustke was an author, a part-time lay hospital chaplain, and mother of four grown boys. Carol passed away in the summer of 2009. Our condolences go out to her husband Art and all of her family and friends. Carol's children's picture book, An Angel's First Job (illustrated by Kim Sponaugle) was released April 2008.

Karin (K. D.) Huxman majored in Biology in college and received her commission in the Air Force upon graduation. She traded in her captain's rank for motherhood, when she married fellow Air Force officer, Jay. Mother of three, she is a published novelist and a poet. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing from Norwich University, has taught writing at the community college level, and has worked as an elementary school librarian. Publications include: Dragon Talk and Grizzelda Gorilla.

Lori Z. Scott is an author and an elementary school teacher. When it comes to surviving everyday life, she depends on faith, family, friends, and fun. You can find all four of these elements in most of her over 75 short stories, poems, puzzles, articles, and book publications. Publications include: Al, the Spotted Zebra.

Kevin Collier is a children's book author and has illustrated over 40 children's books, including "Topsy Turvy Land" (voted one of the top 50 children's picture books of all time in the December 2006 issue of World Magazine). Kevin is the illustrator of his wife Kristen's children's picture book, Joy the Jellyfish.

Teresa Farrington is the owner of Caricature Creations by the Okie Artist. As a freelance artist, her work incorporates computer technology, hand-painting, and airbrush skills. She is the illustrator for 2006 children's picture book Dragon Talk written by K. D. Huxman.

Kristin Huxman is a freelance artist from the Pikes Peak, Colorado region, specializing in traditional media. From drawing and painting to polymer clay sculpture and intaglio printmaking, Kristin likes to dabble in all manner of media. Kristin is the illustrator for the 2009 children's picture book Albert's Perfect Pet written by Donna M. Zappala.

Marco Serido is an artist and designer, who over the years has honed his skills in a variety of art mediums, styles, techniques, and processes, always with an emphasis on the importance of drawing. Marco is the illustrator for the children's picture books Gabby and the Tooth Fairy and What Kind of Turtle Am I. He also did the background artwork for: Rosi's Castle, Rosi's Company, and Rosi's Time.

David Simon is a children's illustrator and writer from sunny Cleveland, Ohio. His artwork has appeared on everything from children's magazines and books to greeting cards and wallpaper borders. David has had stories published in Highlights Magazine, and his picture book manuscript was the Grand Prize Winner in the 2000 Writer's Digest Writing Competition. David is the illustrator of O.O. Octopus.

Kimberly Sponaugle was born in New Jersey and is a graduate of The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Kim has designed mural art and is a children's book illustrator. Children's picture books illustrated by Kim for the Kittycat Books label include An Angel's First Job and A Very Dragon Christmas.

Pamela Wedel has been an artist, designer, and teacher. Seeing through the eyes of the curious and the mind of a grown-up child, she gleefully plays with all sorts of art supplies, which includes her Macintosh -- although she says computers don�t smell, feel, or taste as good as crayons and clay. Children's picture books illustrated by Pam include: Swamp Lullaby, Grizzelda Gorilla, and Alley Loo.