About the Author

Jodi Heaton Hurst spends her time as a writer, a teacher, a speaker, and a wannabe artist. She lives in Oklahoma, a terrific place for someone to live who loves the American South Central region. Her four children, their husbands and wife, and thirteen grandchildren live nearby. Jodi's own mother and father, whom are 88 and 90 years of age, live just a few hours away. Merry Tilda is her debut story for children. One Wild Wind, her second children's book, will be released next. Visit her on her website, www.jodiheatonhurst.com. Jeanne Conway is an artist, illustrator, children's book writer, and art educator from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a member of the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators. View more of her art and children's books on her website, www.jeanniespaintings.com.