Dwight McDaniel is a fifteen year veteran of the public school system. He holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University and a Master's Degree in Elementary from Old Dominion University. He has been writing poetry, books, and short stories since high school. The "Blue" series was inspired by his personal experiences, his imagination, and his interactions with his students. Dwight lives in Georgia with his wife and kids.