Joyce Berggren has lived in Minnesota all of her life and just celebrated 50 years of marriage with her husband, Cliff. They have three children and seven grandchildren who have encouraged her in her writings. She was especially encouraged by her granddaughter Parker, because of her love for dogs. This is Joyce's second children's book, the first, "The Hustle and Bustle of Poor Mrs. Tustle," was published in 2010 and has been a blessing to many children and adults.